Grêmio evaluates changing athletes to win Arboleda do São Paulo

Grêmio is considering offering players from the current squad to São Paulo to enable the signing of Arboleda in the next transfer window. The 34-year-old Ecuadorian defender is of interest to the Gauchos even after the recent difficulties faced at Morumbi, where he trains separately after more than a month away due to internal issues.

The Grêmio leadership believes that a negotiation involving athletes from the current squad represents the most viable way to advance conversations with the São Paulo club, although there are still no official negotiations underway. Internamente, Imortal understands the difficulty of a direct transfer and seeks to strengthen the defensive system through this strategy.

Jogadores available for trading

Bolavip Brasil found names of athletes who lost space with coach Luís Castro and could be part of a possible exchange with São Paulo. The list includes:

• Lateral-right João Pedro
• Meia Colombian Monsalve
• Centroavante André Henrique
• Volante Dodi

Monsalve, who has a contract until 2028, is one of the names that lost the most opportunities in the current coaching staff. The Grêmio football department, however, avoids publicly exposing which players would actually be involved in negotiations. The internal evaluation maintains the stance that no part is completely non-negotiable at this time, although the club preserves some athletes as strategic for the future.

Ativos protected by Grêmio

Dois players are completely beyond any possibility of exchange. Gabriel Mec and defender Viery receive special protection from management because they are seen as important assets for future sales to the European market. Essa shielding reflects the internal commitment to its long-term developments.

The Grêmio strategy points to a delicate balance: offering pieces with a market to win over Arboleda, but preserving the main assets for international sales. Essa momentum will be central to negotiations with São Paulo in the coming months.

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Competição strong for the defender

Arboleda does not only arouse the interest of Grêmio in the Brazilian market. Botafogo, Atlético-MG, Athletico-PR and Vasco also monitor the defender’s situation. Essa’s fierce dispute was one of the factors that made São Paulo give up on terminating the player’s contract months ago.

The presence of multiple interested parties increases the complexity of negotiations. São Paulo can use this competition to its advantage to improve the proposals received or keep Arboleda on the roster. Para or Grêmio means that any progress in conversations needs to be quick and well structured.

Timing from the transfer window

The next transfer window opens on July 20th, the date that marks the closure of Copa from Mundo. Esse calendar creates a specific window for Arboleda’s future to be defined in the coming weeks. The market should intensify as the date approaches, with possible definitions before or immediately after reopening.