Flamengo raised Arias price, making things tough for Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo had a "role" in the proposal made by Palmeiras for the signing of Jhon Arias.

According to journalist Diogo Dantas from O Globo, the Rubro-Negro indicated they would offer 22 million euros (R$ 135.8 million) to Wolverhampton for the 28-year-old Colombian forward.

This prompted Palmeiras to officially submit a proposal of 25 million euros (R$ 154.3 million) to convince the English club to release their number 10.

The move made by Flamengo also "spilled over" to Fluminense, which has the preference for Arias's return to Brazilian football.

But the Tricolor needs to match the offer from Verdão—which has already been accepted by Wolves—in order to do so.

And the amount, which could have been 22 million euros, has now become higher.

According to ge, Flu is analyzing whether it will try to match the amount offered by Palmeiras, which would impact their desire to sign number 9 Denis Bouanga from LAFC.

The signing of Arias had ceased to be a priority after the arrival of Savarino, who can play centrally or on the right wing, Arias's preferred position.

But the move made by Palmeiras could change that thinking.

Arias was officially signed by Wolves on July 24 of last year for 17 million euros fixed (R$ 110 million). The deal could still reach 22 million with possible bonuses.

Wolves are having a terrible campaign in the Premier League. With only eight points, they are at the bottom of the table. The first team outside the relegation zone is Nottingham, with 26 points.

And Arias has not managed to become an undisputed starter. He has played 26 games in total, 17 of them as a starter. And he has scored two goals.

He fears being left out of Colombia's final squad for the World Cup. Or, at the very least, losing his starting position with the Cafeteros.

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