Palmeiras set priorities, target Danilo and guard finances for 2026 run-in | OneFootball

Palmeiras resume after the World Cup break chasing major silverware in late 2026, with attention on Vitor Roque.

According to Globo.com, they lead the Brasileiro on 41 points, seven clear of Flamengo, and face Fortaleza and Cerro Porteño in last-16 ties in August. First up is Coritiba away on Wednesday 22 July.

The Libertadores is the priority for president Leila Pereira and coach Abel Ferreira, who said he dreams of winning it again and that they will try once more this season.

The squad saw minimal change, with Jhon Arias and Marlon Freitas added early and defender Barboza now in. The pause aided the recoveries of Paulinho and Vitor Roque, and key players are not for sale.

The window centres on Botafogo midfielder Danilo, with football director Anderson Barros in talks. His arrival could allow Andreas Pereira to operate wide on the right.

Exits focus on fringe players, with Naves set for Necaxa and Luighi negotiating a loan to MLS side New York City. Sales target about R$ 400 million in 2026, with R$ 78 million booked by May from R$ 235.7 million planned. Contract renewals, including captain and centre-back Gustavo Gómez, are due this year, and with her mandate to 2027 Pereira plans to prepare succession and leave any talks on extending Abel, contracted to December 2027, to her successor.

Source: Globo.com