Santos striker under fire, eyed by São Paulo after Luciano swap | OneFootball

As Dinenno is being lost, who will not renew his contract and is expected to return to Colombian football, São Paulo is analyzing potential reinforcement names for its squad in 2026. And, as AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned, the attack seems to be one of the priority positions for coach Hernán Crespo.

According to sources from the São Paulo football board, after Pedro Rocha from Remo was offered, one name is being monitored internally: Guilherme, from rival Santos.

The 30-year-old forward is originally a left winger but can perform other roles, such as playing on the right, as a false 9, a playmaker in midfield, and even acting as an offensive wingback in the 3-2-5 formation of the São Paulo coach.

Guilherme has accumulated 14 goals and seven assists in 46 games for the coastal team this year. Even so, he is questioned by the Santos fans, which leaves the possibility of a transfer open at the end of the Brazilian Championship, despite having a contract until the end of next year.

Guilherme's name has been monitored by Tricolor since mid-year when his name was involved in a Santos offer to exchange for Luciano. At the time, then football director Carlos Belmonte did not pursue the deal, but the forward has been closely followed since.

In recent planning meetings, Guilherme's name was presented to Crespo, who approved the player's versatility and highlighted other points, such as his speed.

Internally, the negotiation is seen as possible, since Santos and São Paulo have a good relationship, with stadium sharing and even the release by Tricolor of right-back Igor Vinícius, now a starter for the rival.

Besides that, Guilherme is not seen as an expensive name. And he would be willing to go to Morumbi regardless of the club's situation, as the board waits to see if they qualify for the next Copa Libertadores to effectively start negotiations for signings more directly.

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