O Palmeiras still wants to reinforce in this transfer window. Richard Ríos’s departure to Benfica for 30 million euros (R $ 196 million) has opened a gap in midfield, and the alviverde board already works with options to reinforce the sector. Four names appear as the main targets: Nelson Deossa, Marcel Ruíz, Otávio and Giovani Lo Celso.
Nelson Deossa: a chance to close with Palmeiras
One of the targets is Colombian Nelson Deossa, 25, currently at Monterrey, Mexico. The board evaluates a proposal that can reach $ 16 million (about $ 89 million), the amount intended by the Mexicans to release the player. Deossa has already shown interest in acting in Brazilian football and fits the physical and tactical profile sought by Abel Ferreira. Versatile, the midfielder can play as much as second steering wheel and in the earlier positions of the middle, standing out by force, ball driving and tactical reading.
On the rise after good performances at the Club World Cup, where he led statistics on gains and recovered balls, the Colombian is seen internally as capable of maintaining the level of the sector even after the outposts.
Marcel Ruíz: a chance to close with Palmeiras
Another option evaluated is Marcel Ruíz, 24, highlighting the Toluca and Mexican team. The player also arouses Palmeiras interest in his versatility and growth potential.
Acting both the steering wheel and half a point guard, Ruíz was the holder of Mexico’s national team in this year’s Gold Cup title campaign. With a good ball output and game vision, he fits the younger hiring model adopted by the club in recent years.
Otávio: Chance to close with Palmeiras
More experienced, 30 -year -old Otávio is also in the view of Verdon. Revealed by Internacional and with a long time in Porto, the midfielder currently operates at Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia, but is out of the plans of coach Jorge Jesus.
Naturalized Portuguese, he played in the 2022 World Cup and is praised for his ability to act on both the center and on the sides of the countryside. Despite not following the pattern of young reinforcements of Palmeiras, its hiring is considered because it is a punctual necessity, focusing on immediate impact.
Giovani Lo Celso: Chance to close with palm trees
Palmeiras can still resort to Giovani Lo Celso, 29. According to information from the portal “Bolavip”, the Argentine of Real Beetis sees Verdon as his priority in case of return to South America.
With tickets for PSG, Tottenham and Villarreal, as well as a constant presence in the Argentine team, Lo Celso is considered a high technical player. The cost, however, is high: Betis would accept a proposal around 6 million euros, and the athlete’s salary, today at the home of $ 143,000 per week, requires careful analysis of the club’s financial department.
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