Vasco have $5m bid for defender turned down, find out why | OneFootball

Vasco faces setback in attempt to sign Nathan Silva

Vasco remains active in the transfer market but faced a significant setback this week. The Rio de Janeiro club had a $5 million offer rejected by Pumas, from Mexico, for the defender Nathan Silva. The deal stalled due to a financial impasse involving Atlético-MG and the payment method suggested by the Mexican club.

Vasco's intention was to strengthen the defense with a reliable name and recent good performance. The information was disclosed by journalist Venê Casagrande and quickly resonated among fans and analysts.

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Pumas attempted agreement with Atlético-MG, which refused

The main obstacle in the negotiation between Vasco and Pumas was the Mexican club's attempt to reduce Atlético-MG's share in the sale value. Galo holds 20% of Nathan Silva's economic rights.

Pumas suggested that Atlético-MG waive 10% of this percentage, which was promptly denied. The Minas Gerais club claimed that it already has amounts to receive from Vasco, related to the negotiations of players Jair and Paulo Henrique, totaling about $2 million.

The Atlético board stated that it would not accept to relax the terms and "help" a debtor club.

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Vasco rejected new payment proposal from Pumas

Another point of contention was the payment method. Vasco proposed to settle the amount in three installments, with a down payment. However, Pumas demanded that the upfront payment be larger.

The Rio de Janeiro club reviewed the proposal but chose not to alter the payment structure. As a result, the Mexicans withdrew from the negotiation, and Nathan Silva remains in the Pumas squad.

Vasco will continue seeking reinforcements in the market

Vasco's management continues to seek reinforcements for the defense. Even after the setback with Nathan Silva, the club maintains its recruitment strategy for the continuation of the Brazilian Championship.

The defense of the Gigante da Colina is considered one of the most lacking sectors of the squad, and the goal is to bring in a prominent name to be a starter. The club is looking for financially viable options with a good capacity to adapt to Brazilian football.

Vasco fans demand reinforcements and transparency

With the transfer window still open, the Rio de Janeiro team's fans remain vigilant. The demand for reinforcements has increased in recent days, especially after the defensive difficulties faced in the national competition.

Cruzmaltino still has room for negotiations but needs to deal with budget constraints and outstanding financial commitments. The challenge for the Cruzmaltina management is to find a balance between quality and cost.

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