São Paulo eye Bahia’s Cauly, also track Argentine MLS midfielder | OneFootball

By Marina Bufon

Despite financial difficulties, São Paulo remains active in the market in search of possible reinforcements for coach Hernán Crespo’s squad. In recent days, the club has sought information about midfielder Cauly, from Bahia. In addition to him, another player of interest to the Tricolor is the Argentine Julián Fernández, from New York City in the United States.

In Cauly’s case, São Paulo made inquiries about the player and asked about the conditions for Bahia’s number 8. However, the São Paulo club has not made any offers for the midfielder, since at this moment, the Salvador club would only accept a permanent transfer, while the Tricolor is looking for a loan deal for the 30-year-old player.

On the other hand, São Paulo is maintaining talks with the representatives and club of Argentine midfielder Julián Fernández, but negotiations are still at an early stage. The New York City player, who was developed at Vélez in Argentina, is a request from coach Hernán Crespo.

Need for reinforcements

After the draw against Corinthians last Sunday, the Argentine coach once again emphasized São Paulo’s need for reinforcements, stating that the squad has “few options” in his opinion.

“We need reinforcements, I think the squad has few options for the rest of the season. I hope politics doesn’t interfere with our group again. Let football be the center of the project,” he said.

So far, the Tricolor has made only two signings for the 2026 season: goalkeeper Carlos Coronel, arriving from New York Red Bulls, and midfielder Danielzinho, signed after standing out at Mirassol. The midfielder, in fact, started in São Paulo’s last two matches.

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