Palmeiras: Leila Pereira leads talks, aims to bring Fabinho back to Brazil | OneFootball

Although the international transfer window is closed, Palmeiras is already working on names to join the club in mid-2026. Verdão is planning signings for the defense, a defensive midfielder, and replacements for possible departures.

Leila wants Fabinho

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Alviverde still dreams of signing Fabinho, former Liverpool player who currently plays for Al-Ittihad. The football board made an inquiry at the end of 2025 and was told that the player did not wish to return to Brazil at that time.

Since then, the midfielder, who currently has a contract with the Saudi team until mid-2026, remains a target for Palmeiras, and Leila Pereira has ‘taken charge’ of the negotiations in an attempt to convince the player to move forward with the talks.

The signing is considered difficult due to Fabinho’s current wishes and the amounts involved, but Verdão has already outlined a financial strategy to make the move possible.

Palmeiras’ Transfer Market

For the center-back position, Palmeiras has a clear and well-known target. Nino, formerly of Fluminense and currently at Zenit, has a preliminary agreement with the club, which will seek to advance negotiations with the Russian club in the coming months.

Verdão understands that it may lose players in the next transfer window in mid-2026. Striker Flaco López and midfielder Allan are certain targets for European clubs, and the Palmeiras board will evaluate each situation. In the case of the Argentine, staying after the World Cup is considered unlikely, as reported by NP.

If these and other players leave, Verdão will work on replacements in the market due to Abel Ferreira’s desire to maintain the squad’s high level.

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