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Check out the highlights of the red-and-black news this February 5th

The Coluna do Fla gathered the main information about Flamengo this Thursday (05). This is because the sports news has been echoing relevant news about the Red-and-Black, which drew 1-1 with Internacional.

Filipe Luís ‘dreams’ of a World Cup striker for Flamengo; see who it is

It is no secret that Flamengo is looking for a striker to compete with Pedro. The name of the player who is Filipe Luís's ‘dream’ was revealed on Wednesday (04): it is Richarlison, from Tottenham (ENG). However, the athlete was not excited about the approach.

Flamengo attempted to sign Richarlison in the last transfer window, but the player chose to stay in Europe. Despite the refusal, the ‘Pigeon’ remains in the plans, and the Red-and-Black intends to make a new attempt for the striker in the middle of the year.

Arrascaeta vents after Flamengo's game against Inter and points the way to victories: “There is no other way”

The season for Flamengo started completely opposite to what the fans imagined. After a magical 2025, 2026 is full of boos from the Nation. On Wednesday (04), after the 1-1 draw with Internacional at Maracanã, the red-and-black fans criticized the team. The scorer of Fla's goal, Arrascaeta vented.

Flamengo probes signing of Darwim Núñez, but values ‘scare’

The management of Flamengo continues to search for a new center forward for Filipe Luís's team. After evaluating names like Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro, and Marcos Leonardo, from Al Hilal (SAU), the Red-and-Black sought information about Darwim Núñez, former Liverpool (ENG) and currently in the Saudi team.

However, the signing of Darwim Núñez is unfeasible. This is because the striker earns 16 million euros (R$ 99 million) in salary per year. In other words, Flamengo would have to pay something close to R$ 8 million monthly to the player. Moreover, the former Liverpool player also does not wish to return to South America.

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