Palmeiras is already working behind the scenes to reinforce Abel Ferreira’s attack next season. The Alviverde board plans to sign striker Andrés Gómez, from Vasco, and is evaluating an offer that includes cash values and right-back Khellven. The move takes place during the break for Copa from Mundo, when the club reviews its planning for 2027.
Journalist João Van Boysen found that Verdão intends to offer a fixed 8.5 million euros, equivalent to around R$50 million, plus 1 million euros in target bonuses. The package would also involve the definitive transfer of Khellven to the Rio club.
Andrés Gómez attracts attention for performance against Palmeiras
Andrés Gómez, 23 years old, has played for Vasco since 2025. The Ecuadorian stood out especially in the confrontation between Vasco and Palmeiras for Campeonato Brasileiro, in March. On that occasion, he was one of the main names in Vasco’s 2-1 victory at São Januário.
Esse result represents to date the only defeat for Verdão in Série A. The attacker’s performance caught the attention of the Palmeiras technical committee. Internamente, he is seen as a player with characteristics that are missing from the current squad.
- Velocidade to explore the sides of the field
- Habilidade one on one
- Capacidade to unbalance matches individually
The Abel Ferreira technical committee considers the arrival of athletes with this profile to be important. The coach currently has options such as Flaco López, Allan, Jhon Arias, Ramón Sosa, Paulinho, Luighi, Erick Belé and Riquelme Fillipi in the offensive sector.
Khellven lost space and became a bargaining chip
Khellven arrived at Palmeiras in 2025. The right-back suffered a foot injury in the final stretch of last season and did not recover to the same level. Agustín Giay took over the position and established himself as the starter.
The Alviverde board started to consider the number 12 negotiable. Nos behind the scenes, the possibility of using it in an exchange for a strategic reinforcement gains strength. Abel Ferreira values players who can contribute immediately.
The idea involves sending Khellven definitively to São Januário. Isso would reduce Palmeiras’s financial investment in the operation. Até At the moment, neither Palmeiras nor Vasco have officially commented on the matter.
Negociação happens at the time of planning for Verdão
Palmeiras competes against Campeonato Brasileiro, Libertadores and Copa from Brasil in the current season. Mesmo with a focus on competitions, the board monitors the market thinking about the medium term. The pause for Copa from Mundo facilitates these internal assessments.
Andrés Gómez defends Equador in Mundo’s Copa. The player has a contract with Vasco until 2031. Qualquer deal would depend on an agreement between the clubs and the interest of the athlete himself.
Vasco has already made a profit on the Ecuadorian in other recent trades. A possible departure would generate significant revenue for the Rio club.
Current Situação from both clubs
Verdão is looking for options for the attack targeting 2027. The board understands that Andrés Gómez could add quality to Abel Ferreira’s team. The Ecuadorian plays as a winger or center forward, with good performance in recent games.
Do next to Vasco, the stay or exit of Gómez depends on attractive values. The Rio club did not confirm conversations, but the market is following the case closely. Khellven could gain more minutes on São Januário if the swap goes through.
Recent Histórico reinforces Palmeiras interest
The March clash on São Januário marked the performance of Gómez against Palmeiras. Ele bothered the Alviverde defense several times. The performance increased its price in the Brazilian market.
Desde then, the Verdão football department follows the player. The possible proposal comes at a time when Palmeiras is planning adjustments to the squad. The inclusion of Khellven would facilitate the financial settlement.
- Valor proposal basis: 8.5 million euros
- Bônus predicted: up to 1 million euros
- Jogador involved in the exchange: Khellven definitively
The operation still depends on progress in conversations. Nenhum from the sides made public statements. The outcome should be in the coming months, after the end of Copa and Mundo.