Transfer news: follow the latest updates this Thursday, 25 December | OneFootball

The Transfer Market is stirring clubs in Brazil and abroad, with negotiations, inquiries, and advancements that are reshaping squads for the upcoming season. While the country's top teams are maneuvering to strengthen strategic sectors, international football also promises to experience busy days, with impactful transfers, battles for promising talents, and opportunities arising as the window turns.

Follow below the main news, movements, and rumors that are stirring directors, agents, and fans around the world.

São Paulo loans Mailton to Fortaleza until the end of 2026

São Paulo has loaned Mailton to Fortaleza until the end of 2026. The right-back, signed after standing out for Chapecoense in Serie B, failed to establish himself at Tricolor and had little space under coach Hernán Crespo.

Corinthians targets ex-Flamengo for Fabinho's position

Corinthians has identified a new target for the position of Fabinho Soldado, the football executive who left the club by mutual agreement last Tuesday. The target is Bruno Spindel, former Flamengo.

(Photo: Alexandre Vidal/Flamengo)

MLS forward talks about Santos' interest

Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Santos is monitoring the situation of forward Antony Alves, 24, currently with Portland Timbers in the MLS, as a potential reinforcement for the offensive sector. Revealed by Corinthians and under contract until the end of 2026, the player has caught the attention of Peixe, but he told Gazeta Esportiva that any negotiations are handled by his representatives.

“Regarding Santos, such matters are entirely up to my staff. As for me, I am very happy and focused on my work here at Portland Timbers,” he stated.

(Photo: Portland Timbers)

Roger Silva takes over as Sport's coach

Sport Club do Recife officially announced on Wednesday morning the hiring of Roger Silva as the team's coach for the challenges of the 2026 season. The 40-year-old professional signed a contract with the club until the end of next year and will be present at the squad's presentation, scheduled for next Monday (29), at CT José de Andrade Médicis.

(Photo: Sport)

Ceará signs right-back

Ceará has confirmed its first reinforcement for the challenges of 2026. Right-back Alex Silva, 31, has agreed to join Vozão and will wear the black-and-white jersey with a permanent contract until the end of the next season. The player arrives with the endorsement of coach Mozart, with whom he shares a recent history of success and achievements.

Palmeiras attempts to sign Marlon Freitas

Palmeiras has initiated contacts to try to sign midfielder Marlon Freitas, currently with Botafogo. The interest arises at a time of restructuring after a 2025 season without titles, during which the club accumulated runner-up finishes and struggled with a lack of reliable options for the containment sector.

Photo: Vítor Silva/Botafogo

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