Santos striker eyed by São Paulo after near Luciano swap | OneFootball

As they are about to lose Dinenno, who will not renew his contract and is expected to return to Colombian football, São Paulo is analyzing potential reinforcements for its squad in 2026. And, as AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned, the attack really does seem to be one of the priority positions for coach Hernán Crespo.

According to sources within São Paulo’s football management, after Pedro Rocha from Remo was offered, one name is being monitored internally: Guilherme, from rivals Santos.

The 30-year-old forward is originally a left winger, but can play in other roles, such as on the right wing, as a false 9, a playmaker in midfield, and even as an attacking wing-back in the 3-2-5 formation used by São Paulo’s coach.

Guilherme has racked up 14 goals and seven assists in 46 matches for the coastal team this year. Even so, he is questioned by the Santos fans, which could lead his staff to leave the possibility of a transfer open at the end of the Brazilian Championship, despite having a contract until the end of next year.

Guilherme’s name has been monitored by Tricolor since mid-year, when he was involved in a swap offer from Santos for Luciano. At the time, then football director Carlos Belmonte ended up not moving the deal forward, but the forward has since been closely followed.

In recent planning meetings, Guilherme’s name was presented to Crespo, who approved the player’s versatility and highlighted other qualities, such as his speed.

Internally, the negotiation is seen as possible, since Santos and São Paulo have a good relationship, with stadium sharing and even the release by Tricolor of right-back Igor Vinícius, who is now a starter for the rival team.

Besides that, Guilherme is not seen as an expensive signing. And he would be willing to go to Morumbi regardless of the club’s situation, as the board is waiting to see whether or not they qualify for the next Copa Libertadores before effectively starting more direct negotiations for signings.

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