Vasco shift focus to midfield as centre-back hunt stalls over budget and quota issues | OneFootball

Vasco face difficulties landing a new centre-back late in the window, with squad rules narrowing options.

According to Globo.com, the club have reached their foreign-player limit, which has made the hunt for a Brazilian defender more difficult.

Diego Carlos was plan A, while Copenhagen’s Gabriel Pereira was highly rated. Arthur Chaves was sounded out but signed for Botafogo.

Copenhagen are seeking a fee beyond Vasco’s current reality. With no late-window budget available, the club cannot progress on several targets.

That further limits options for an immediate starter. The board doubt they can unearth the right profile cheaply, as happened with Bruno Duarte.

Focus has shifted to attack, chiefly a midfielder, with Alan Lescano of Argentinos Juniors the main target.

He is viewed as capable both as a No 10 and as a more attacking eight, valued for movement and finding space. He could compete for a starting berth.

The club are also tracking wide forwards. Adson and Nuno Moreira have fluctuated, and Marino Hinestroza has yet to string a convincing run.

As a result, the centre-back search has cooled, with Cuesta and Robert Renan impressing enough to reassure staff and board.

Greater investment power depends on the DIP loan being cleared before the deadline, so Vasco will weigh opportunities that fit their finances.

Source: Globo.com

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