São Paulo approach Flamengo over out-of-favour midfielder, says journalist | OneFootball

São Paulo remains vigilant in the market, looking to revamp its squad, with a focus on players particularly for the midfield and attack. This time, they reached out to Flamengo to inquire about a player who will no longer be utilized by the team from Rio.

The player in question is midfielder Allan, 28, who has been with Flamengo since 2023 but will not be part of the club's plans for the next season. He didn't even travel to Asia with the squad competing in the Club World Cup. This information was reported by journalist Jorge Nicola.

The Tricolor contacted Fla to understand the situation and conditions regarding the midfielder, but they face competition. According to Nicola, Santos, Corinthians, and Grêmio, other clubs facing complicated financial situations, also inquired with the Gávea team.

Allan was signed for 8 million euros (about R$ 50.5 million at the current exchange rate) by Flamengo from Atlético-MG, with a contract valid until December 2027.

The situation for São Paulo is quite complicated, as the team from Rio intends to recover a good portion of the amount invested in the player. And the club from Morumbi, as we know, does not have that kind of money. A possible trade would be the only way out for the Tricolor, which does not appeal to Flamengo.

Another major obstacle would be Allan's salary. According to the journalist, he earns more than R$ 1 million per month, something unthinkable for the Tricolor.

If the sidelined midfielder were to accept drastically reducing his earnings, São Paulo could attempt a loan proposal with a purchase option set for the player. But it seems to be another conversation that will not progress on the Tricolor's side. In 2025, Allan played 33 games, without scoring goals or providing assists for his team.

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