Renato Gaúcho plays down demands as Vasco prioritise midfield enforcer before 27 March deadline | OneFootball

Vasco are working the market with restraint, planning only one targeted addition before the domestic window shuts on 27 March. The focus is a ball-winning midfielder to strengthen Renato Gaúcho’s side.

Internal reviews flagged a shortfall in defensive midfield options, and tight finances are dictating a cautious approach. Corujão Vascaíno reports that Vasco are monitoring Atlético-MG duo Lyanco and Gustavo Scarpa.

Interest remains exploratory, with no active talks. The Rio club are watching for any movement at Atlético-MG and have made no formal offers for either player, while keeping budget priority on the holding role.

New head coach Renato Gaúcho is closely involved in daily discussions about squad needs, while backing the group he inherited.

After the win over Palmeiras, he said he had not asked for signings and that he trusts the current squad. He added that a mid-year addition could be pursued if possible, and that any arrival now would also depend on opportunity, stressing the need for pinpoint reinforcements who come in and play.

Source: PaponaColina