Transfer news: follow Sunday’s updates, 21 December | OneFootball

The Transfer Market is stirring up clubs in Brazil and abroad, with negotiations, inquiries, and developments that are reshaping squads for the upcoming season. While the country’s top teams are working to strengthen strategic areas, international football also promises to see busy days ahead, with impactful transfers, battles for promising talents, and opportunities arising as the window turns.

Check out below the main news, moves, and rumors that are keeping executives, agents, and fans on edge around the world.

Aníbal close to leaving Palmeiras

(Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

Aníbal Moreno is negotiating his departure from Palmeiras. On Saturday night, the Argentine midfielder took part in a celebratory match and made farewell remarks to Verdão, saying he had made the “right decision.” His likely destination is River Plate, which has made a $7 million offer (approximately R$39 million) for the midfielder.

Luís Castro in Porto Alegre

PHOTO: Pedro H. Tesch / GRÊMIO FBPA

Announced two weeks ago as the new coach of Grêmio, coach Luís Castro landed early Sunday morning at Salgado Filho Airport in Porto Alegre, where he was welcomed by tricolor fans. The 64-year-old Portuguese coach will be officially presented by Grêmio this Monday, starting at 1 p.m. (Brasília time), in the arena’s auditorium.

Goalkeepers renew for 2026

(Photo: Palmeiras/Press Release)

Palmeiras continues shaping its squad for the 2026 season and on Sunday secured two more contract renewals. Goalkeepers Tainá Borges and Ravena will remain with the team for next year. Before them, four other players had also confirmed their stay at the club.

Filipe Luís and board to discuss coach’s future

Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

The anticipation surrounding Filipe Luís’s stay at Flamengo in 2026 will see a new development this week. According to ESPN, the club’s board and the coach will meet to move forward with a contract renewal agreement. The conversation will be held virtually, as Filipe Luís is on vacation in Spain and even visited Atlético de Madrid’s training center.

Bia Menezes stays at São Paulo until 2027

Photo: São Paulo/Press Release

São Paulo announced this Sunday the contract renewal with left-back Bia Menezes. The player’s contract, which was set to expire at the end of this year, has been extended until December 31, 2027.

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