Vasco push for Gabriel Pereira, discuss permanent deal with Copenhagen | OneFootball

Vasco has taken another important step toward completing the signing of its new center-back in the transfer market. According to information revealed by Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, a specialist in international transfers, the Rio club has opened advanced talks with Copenhagen to finalize the arrival of Gabriel Pereira.

The talks between the Brazilian and Nordic executives are focused on defining the financial structure of the deal. Behind the scenes, the European club has toughened its demands and is pushing for the agreement to be sealed as a permanent transfer, avoiding letting the player leave only on loan with an option to buy.

+ Vasco and Copenhagen make progress as negotiations for Gabriel Pereira enter the final stage

Family’s wish and pressure from the center-back

The firm stance of the 26-year-old defender has been the main driving force in bringing the player closer to São Januário. With a young son and a stated desire to return to Brazilian football to be closer to his family, the center-back has already given the green light to the sporting project presented by the board.

The Danish team’s No. 5 spoke directly with the European club’s top brass to make his decision known, helping to fend off interest from other continental suitors, such as Panathinaikos, which was also monitoring the player’s situation.

Major signing for Vasco

The accelerated move in the market comes after the coaching staff identified an urgent need to improve the options in Vasco’s defense. With good height, recovery speed, and strength in the air, the player is seen as the perfect profile to come in and compete for a starting spot immediately.

If the payment terms are worked out in the coming hours, Vasco hopes to speed up the exchange of contract drafts so the center-back can travel to Rio de Janeiro, undergo medical examinations, and be officially announced by the football department.

Gabriel Pereira wants to join Vasco – Photo: Disclosure

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