Vasco ‘in advanced talks’ to sign new number eight | OneFootball

Vasco are in advanced talks to recruit a new number eight for the second half of 2026. According to Atenção, Vascaínos!, the pursuit was discussed privately with reporters after the unveilings of Santiago Sosa and Facundo Colidio.

The player’s identity remains under wraps. Club figures indicate the target is not Nelson Deossa or the midfielder Alexsander. The situation around Alexsander was publicly clarified by Paulo Bracks of Atlético-MG, who said there had only been an enquiry with the player’s camp and no formal contact between the clubs so far.

In parallel, Vasco maintain advanced negotiations to sign Ecuadorian forward Jhon Mercado. He wants the move and is awaiting Sparta Praga’s final response to the bid submitted by the Rio club.

Beyond Mercado, the football department are also seeking another striker with a proven scoring record, assessing affordable Brazilian options or renowned foreign free agents.

Defensively, the club are monitoring Diego Carlos’s situation with Galatasaray, while racing the clock due to CBF transfer window deadlines.

Source: PaponaColina

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