After Árias, Palmeiras move in for defender Nino | OneFootball

Palmeiras is determined to bring back defender Nino, formerly of Fluminense and currently at Zenit.

According to ge, the São Paulo club has advanced talks with the representatives of the 28-year-old player and is now focusing its efforts on overcoming the resistance from the Russians.

To try to speed up the outcome, Verdão has sent an emissary to Abu Dhabi, where the Russian team is holding a series of friendlies.

Palmeiras’ Plan

The club’s management sees Nino as the ideal piece to form the “dream duo” alongside Gustavo Gómez. The club is in a hurry and wants to have the defender immediately, taking advantage of the fact that the transfer window in Brazil closes on March 3.

If Zenit does not agree to release him now, an alternative being considered is to seal the deal today so that the player can join in the middle of the year.

Scenario in Russia

Unlike much of Europe, the transfer market in Russia remains open until February 19, which gives Zenit a small window to find a replacement if they accept Palmeiras’ offer.

Nino, in fact, remains fully active: last Tuesday, he scored a goal in his team’s victory over Dynamo Moscow.

Offer on the Table for Árias

The defensive sector is not the only focus. Palmeiras is also in talks for Jhon Arias, also a former Fluminense player, currently at Wolverhampton.

Alviverde has offered around R$ 154 million for the Colombian, and Fluminense, which would have priority to bring the player back, will not exercise the clause provided in the contract, according to O Globo.

The expectation is that the deal will be finalized soon.

On the other hand, Palmeiras is also dealing with goodbyes: Raphael Veiga said farewell to Verdão with an emotional letter, and forward Bruno Rodrigues may be loaned to Internacional.

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