Luiz Henrique in? Flamengo face crucial registration deadline for Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Flamengo enter a pivotal day as they prepare to face Cruzeiro in the Libertadores last 16, with Friday’s registration cut-off shaping any late business.

According to Coluna Do Fla, CONMEBOL rules give clubs until 18:00 Brasília time on Friday to register players for the next phase. Miss it and any new signing would only be eligible should Flamengo progress.

Flamengo are pushing to land Luiz Henrique quickly, although the way talks stand, the deal may not be wrapped up before the cut-off.

Before turning to Luiz Henrique, their priority was Thiago Almada, but weeks of drawn-out discussions brought no firm answer. For now, the Argentine could sign for River Plate.

Luiz Henrique has been targeted to bolster the attack, and the club have clearance to lodge a formal bid for the Zenit forward. Even so, no offer has yet gone in to the Russian side.

The pursuit is set to continue beyond the Libertadores deadline, with Flamengo believing his arrival would lift the squad for the rest of the season.

Having topped Group A, Flamengo open the knockouts against Cruzeiro on Wednesday 12 at 21:30 Brasília time at the Mineirão. The return is on 19 August at the same time at the Maracanã.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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