How the Almada talks shape Flamengo’s interest in Luiz Henrique | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Flamengo believe they are in the final stretch of talks for Thiago Almada and expect a definitive answer in the coming days, possibly by Monday or Tuesday. The outcome is shaping their wider recruitment this window.

All efforts are currently on Almada. The board aim to agree details with the player first, with discussions led by his representatives and family, then move to finalise with Atlético de Madrid.

There have been recent advances. The club view the deal as complex, remain optimistic about a positive resolution, and want to avoid a drawn-out saga.

Once Almada talks conclude, attention will switch to the two roles requested by Leonardo Jardim, a centre-forward and a winger. That includes assessing whether a move for Luiz Henrique of Zenit, who was in Brazil’s World Cup squad, is feasible.

Any formal approach for Luiz Henrique depends on how Flamengo structure payments for Almada. He remains on the radar as in past windows, but the playmaker is the priority, and internally the arrival of both is seen as unlikely.

Zenit are not expected to ease an exit and value Luiz Henrique at around 30 million euros, a price that could drop if a player is included. Flamengo are aware of these terms and are operating under tight finances, relying on longer instalments. The club had been in talks for a lesser-known winger and centre-forward, but the possibility of Luiz Henrique and the prolonged Almada process have shifted plans. For now, interest in the winger amounts to monitoring only.

Source: Globo.com