Flamengo could raid Cruzeiro before the Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Cruzeiro players are ‘on Flamengo’s radar’ for the next transfer window

Flamengo found out this Friday (29) that they will face Cruzeiro in the Round of 16 of the Libertadores. The matchup can even be seen as a coincidence, since the Rubro-Negro has two players from the Minas Gerais club on its radar for the next transfer window.

In January 2026, Flamengo tried to sign Kaio Jorge, a striker from Cruzeiro. Despite offering 30 million euros (R$ 188 million), the Minas Gerais side did not accept the bid. However, since Mengão still wants to sign a center forward, a new move for the player would not come as a surprise.

Who is the other Cruzeiro player on Flamengo’s radar?

In addition, Flamengo is also sounding out a move for Kaiki Bruno. Cruzeiro, in fact, is asking for between 12 and 15 million euros (R$ 69.7 million and R$ 87 million) to negotiate the full-back. In other words, Mengão could bring in two standout players from the Minas Gerais club in the next window.

When does the next transfer window open?

It is worth noting that the second transfer window of 2026 will take place between July 20 and September 11. Therefore, Flamengo will have about two months to strengthen the squad for the final stretch of the season.

When will the Libertadores Round of 16 matches be played?

The first leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 is scheduled for the week of August 11, at Mineirão. The decisive second leg should take place in the week of the 20th of the same month, at the Maracanã. In other words, the continental tournament will have a break of approximately two months due to the World Cup.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on its next commitment of 2026. This Saturday (30), the Rubro-Negro faces Coritiba at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, for the 18th round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Coritiba through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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