Vasco ‘to explore’ moves for Diego Carlos and Fred after wage-cut signals | OneFootball

Vasco are monitoring the contractual situations of Diego Carlos and Fred at Fenerbahçe in Türkiye. According to PaponaColina, both players are open to reducing their wages to facilitate a move to Brazil in this window.

The Rio club are proceeding cautiously before tabling any formal offers. Adding experienced, Europe-tested options fits the budget for the second half of 2026, and their stance could help unlock talks soon.

Head coach Pedro Emanuel is planning veteran additions to bring greater solidity. Any arrivals are expected to compete for starting roles.

Such reinforcements could aid a campaign that still targets the Copa Sudamericana, the Copa do Brasil and avoiding relegation in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Diego Carlos, 33, has been on Vasco’s radar, with his representative seeking an amicable termination at Fenerbahçe. He won the Europa League with Sevilla, is an Olympic champion from Tokyo, and also had a spell at Aston Villa.

The hierarchy see him as a strategic option to lead the defence, dependent on a free exit from Türkiye. Their analysis points to his physical presence improving the back line.

Fred, 33, began at Internacional then moved to Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester United, where he played more than 200 games and featured at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. At Fenerbahçe he has stayed consistent and intense, and his profile could add control and distribution in midfield as the club study whether to pursue a definitive deal.

Source: PaponaColina

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