🛒 Check out the roundup of Friday’s football transfer news

The first Friday (3rd) of 2026 was full of activity in the ever more intense football transfer market.

Check out the main highlights below. 

Just waiting for official confirmation

Guilherme Arana will, in fact, be a reinforcement for Fluminense.

He said goodbye to Atlético this Friday. 

And with a new signing arriving... Tricolor has arranged the loan of the Uruguayan attacking midfielder Lavega to Coritiba. 

Inter secures stays

Colorado reached an agreement with Racing to sign Carbonero on a permanent deal. 

Previously, Inter had already confirmed the permanent stay of Victor Gabriel. 

Saga close to ending!

It's now just a matter of time for Gabigol to once again become a Santos player. 

If Gabigol is really set to leave Raposa, the Minas Gerais club has not yet given up on Gerson.

Fla has reached its limit

The current Brazilian and Libertadores champion still wants to sign Kaio Jorge.

But is not willing to increase the last offer made to Cruzeiro.

Meanwhile, the Argentine Taty Castellanos, who was another target for the attack, is close to being announced by West Ham.

And left-back Viña is on his way out of the club.

Full-backs in focus at Timão and more

Free on the market after not renewing with Atlético, Saraiva is reportedly a target for Corinthians.

Meanwhile, Fagner may continue at Cruzeiro. 

Back after a loan to Grêmio, Alex Santana is not in the plans. 

Frustration at São Paulo

A target for the defense, Gastón Ávila has decided to return to play in Argentine football. 

But Tricolor wants to extend the contract with a defender who is already at the club. 

If Cruzeiro doesn't renew....

Palmeiras is reportedly studying the possibility of trying to sign a pre-contract with Matheus Pereira.

Raposa's number 10 only has a contract until the end of June this year. 

Certainty, pursuit of Tetê and more

Grêmio has confirmed the signing of Caio Paulista, who was on loan from Palmeiras to Atlético. 

The arrival of Tetê is also close. A homegrown player, he should return to play for Tricolor. 

There is still an attempt to extend the contract with André Henrique. 

And now, Vasco?

One of Vasco's highlights in the second half of the season, Cauan Barros is reportedly a target for Italian clubs. 

In search of reinforcements, Cruz-Maltino still has Alan Saldívia in its sights. And is trying to reach an agreement with Colo-Colo. 

Brenner, meanwhile, would like to work with Diniz again.

The prodigal son...

Andrew is on Botafogo's radar. The Gil Vicente goalkeeper only has a contract until June. And he could sign a pre-contract with the club that developed him. 

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