Vasco target the market, eyeing Juventude duo | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama remains active in the market and has made inquiries to Juventude about two standout players from the team from Rio Grande do Sul: midfielder Mandaca and forward Gabriel Taliari. Although there is no official offer yet, both Cruzmaltino and Botafogo have already been informed about the amounts required for Mandaca’s release, one of the pillars of the team in Série A.

Reporting by Rádio Itatiaia reveals that, in addition to the midfielder, Vasco also sought information about Taliari, Juventude’s top scorer this season. However, the negotiation is considered more difficult due to strong interest from other Brazilian clubs. Grêmio has already approached the player directly to understand the terms of a possible deal.

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Mandaca is on the radar of Botafogo and Vasco – Photo: Fernando Alves/Juventude

Officials connected to Juventude admit that the players’ stay is unlikely. Relegated to Série B, the club will need to reduce its payroll and generate revenue, which increases the likelihood of negotiating its main players. In 2025, Taliari scored nine goals in 40 matches.

With a limited budget, Vasco is expected to prioritize market opportunities to build a more competitive squad for 2026. The board is also working to purchase the economic rights of loaned players such as Robert Renan and Carlos Cuesta, while the future of other names remains uncertain.

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Botafogo finished the Brasileirão in 6th place and will compete in the preliminary round of the Libertadores. Vasco, on the other hand, finished in 14th place but can still secure a continental spot. On Thursday (11), the club faces Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. If they win the title, they secure a place in the Libertadores; otherwise, they will compete in the Copa Sudamericana in 2026.

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