Palmeiras weigh exits and eye targeted signings, explained | OneFootball

With the squad still on break due to the Club World Cup, Palmeiras’ board is working on the plan laid out by Abel Ferreira, considering possible signings and player departures.

Palmeiras departures

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão has been working on potential sales of players who were or are out on loan, or who will not be used frequently by Abel Ferreira.

Luighi, Rafael Coutinho, Rômulo and Naves have received inquiries, and offers could see them leave Palmeiras permanently in this transfer window. Goalkeeper Kaique, who was on loan at Nacional, is expected to stay after talks in recent weeks. A change in that scenario would only happen if a good offer came in for both parties.

At this point in the season, Alviverde intends to keep its main players, prioritizing sporting return and the pursuit of titles. However, interest in some players could intensify because of the Club World Cup.

In Flaco López’s case, for example, the Palmeiras board will meet after the tournament to offer him an improved deal aimed at keeping him at the club. Despite that move, if an offer deemed impossible to turn down arrives, the parties will assess the best path for Verdão’s top scorer.

Targeted signings

NP has learned that Palmeiras will not make many moves in the transfer window. The club remains interested in signing defensive midfielder Danilo, currently at Botafogo. The club’s top brass remain in talks with the player’s representatives but are waiting for the Club World Cup to end before advancing with an offer to the Rio club.

After pulling out of a move for Nino and securing the arrival of Alexander Barboza, Verdão believes the defense should not undergo any further changes. There are already advanced talks to renew the contracts of Murilo and Gustavo Gómez.

Palmeiras is analyzing possibilities and does not rule out so-called “market opportunities”; however, any other moves should only happen if important players are sold, creating the need for immediate replacements.

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