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Midfielder Evander, who currently plays for Portland Timbers in the United States, has once again become the target of interest in Brazilian football. According to journalist Diego Firmino, Palmeiras has resumed its interest in the player and is conducting a new investigation into his situation. The move has gained attention mainly because Evander was close to joining Flamengo in recent transfers, which adds a new element to the possible negotiation.

In previous negotiations, Rubro-Negro had even started advanced talks to acquire the midfielder trained by Vasco. Flamengo's board saw Evander as a strategic player for the midfield, but the deal did not materialize due to several factors, including values and the timing of the window.

THE INTERESTED CLUB IS....

With Palmeiras acting behind the scenes, the player could end up transferring to the green and white team ; the survey indicates that Verdão is monitoring the market and may be planning a move. One of the internal priorities of the São Paulo club has been the signing of a high-level playmaker.

Evander, who has a contract until 2027 in the United States, could become the center of a behind-the-scenes dispute between two of the country's top clubs. The question remains whether Flamengo will resume negotiations or whether Palmeiras will take the lead and close the deal that the Rubro-Negro missed.

REMEMBER FLAMENGO'S NEGOTIATION WITH EVANDER

In 2024, Flamengo made an offer to Portland Timbers, an American team, to acquire midfielder Evander. The Rubro-Negro persisted in acquiring the midfielder, offering 7 million dollars (R$ 34 million at the current exchange rate) for the athlete's rights (between 60% and 70%).

The initial goal was to buy all of Evander's economic rights, however, in an attempt to close the deal, the club changed its approach and decided to buy a portion of the business (around 60% to 70%). However, the model proposed by Flamengo at the time did not please the Americans, and the deal did not move forward.

Despite the disappointment of losing to Bayern Munich in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup, Flamengo secured a significant financial return from its participation in the international tournament. According to official figures, the club received approximately R$150 million from FIFA, an amount that represents one of the largest international prize money received in the club's history.

This amount, added to the amount that will be received for Gerson's transfer to Zenit , Russia, repositions Flamengo in the market and allows for more ambitious moves in the mid-year window. Zenit chose not to negotiate directly with Flamengo and deposited the full amount of Gerson's termination clause, estimated at R$160 million.

MARKET OPERATIONS MAY OCCUR

The operation was carried out unilaterally, and although it does not involve showcase fees or performance bonuses, it guarantees immediate liquidity to Rubro-Negro. With this, the club has added around R$310 million in new revenues in this month of June alone, something that changes the level of negotiations for the rest of the season.

JUNINHO AND OTHER NAMES MAY BE SOLD

Until now, the 2025 transfer window had been quiet. The main arrivals were striker Juninho , formerly of Qarabag, for 5 million euros (around R$31.2 million), as well as full-back Danilo and midfielder Jorginho, both signed for free as they were free agents on the market. With the new resources, the board is planning a more aggressive approach.

The idea is to bring in players with greater technical and physical ability to raise the level of the squad in the remaining competitions. The hottest name at the moment is midfielder Jorge Carrascal, currently at Dynamo Moscow. According to ge, Flamengo is preparing a proposal of 12 million euros (around R$77 million) to try to get the Colombian player out of Russia.

With the mid-year transfer window open, Flamengo is considering strategic moves to strengthen the squad. One of the positions that demands the most attention from the board is the attacking position. And one name that could definitely be on the radar is Endrick, formerly of Palmeiras, currently at Real Madrid. Endrick lost his place in the Spanish squad after the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the rise of Gonzalo García, a young Spanish prospect who shone at the Club World Cup.

CAN ENDRICK RETURN TO BRAZIL?

Real Madrid, in turn, do not rule out loaning him for a season, precisely so that the striker can gain more minutes and experience. Despite being one of the biggest bets in Brazilian football, Endrick is finding it difficult to earn a place in Real's first team. Mbappé arrived to be a regular starter and has already taken on the role of offensive reference.

At the same time, Gonzalo García has made the most of his opportunities and has become a regular substitute on the bench. This scenario has led the Madrid club to look favorably on the possibility of loaning Endrick for a year. The intention is to ensure that the player plays regularly and maintains his technical development, something that is difficult to do at Real Madrid at the moment.

THE NAME IS WELL VIEWED BY THE CLUB

Internally, Flamengo is following the movement closely , but has not yet made any progress in negotiations. The club understands that, if Endrick is truly available, he could become a viable alternative to fill a possible gap in the squad.   The board has even been monitoring the market for central attackers . Endrick, who excels in this role, would come in as an immediate replacement in the event of any of the current players in the position leaving.

Flamengo currently has Pedro and Juninho as its main names for the center forward position. However, the scenario may change in the coming weeks. Juninho is negotiating to leave the club, while Pedro, currently a reserve, has not ruled out a transfer in search of more minutes. This instability in the offensive sector reinforces the need to have alternatives available. Endrick, being young, promising and already adapted to Brazilian football, emerges as a name that, in technical and market terms, could add to the squad led by Filipe Luís.