# Flamengo transfer pursuits 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flamengo-transfer-pursuits-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-04T19:38:31.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2. In early August 2026 Flamengo was reported to be active on several fronts in the Brazilian transfer market. The club was negotiating the possible acquisition of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, though director José Boto later downplayed the pursuit, stating the club would not raise its bid or enter a bidding war. At the same time Flamengo was arranging the sale of young forward Lorran to Spanish side Granada, discussing whether the move would be a loan with an option or a permanent transfer. Concurrently, Flamengo was close to signing Russian club Zenit’s striker Luiz Henrique. The club submitted a €30 million offer plus €5 million in performance bonuses, aiming to acquire 85 % of the player’s economic rights for a total potential outlay of €35 million. This deal would make Henrique the highest‑paid player in Flamengo’s history and rank among the largest transfers in Brazilian football. By 4 August, negotiations for Henrique had moved to an advanced stage, with the same €30 million fee and €5 million bonuses still on the table. Flamengo confirmed the striker would become the second‑most expensive signing in its history if the deal closes. At the same time, Boto publicly noted that Almada had chosen to remain at River Plate and that Flamengo no longer prioritises his signing, shifting the club’s focus firmly onto Henrique. ## Claims - Flamengo is negotiating the transfer of Thiago Almada with a proposed fee above €20 million. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Maxi Salas left River Plate to join Independiente Rivadavia on a one‑year loan with an option to buy. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Thiago Almada prioritized a move to River Plate over Flamengo, leading Flamengo to lower his priority. (corroborated by 4 sources) - José Boto said he did not travel to Argentina to convince Thiago Almada. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Flamengo negotiated a transfer for Luiz Henrique from Zenit for €30 million fixed plus €5 million in bonuses. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Luiz Henrique would receive the highest salary in Flamengo's squad if the deal is completed. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Matías Galarza Fonda attracted interest from an Italian club, reportedly Juventus, after his World Cup performance. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Flamengo director José Boto said the club will not increase its offer to convince Almada and will not enter a bidding war. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Flamengo is negotiating the sale of Lorran to Granada, with the format (loan or permanent) still under discussion. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Flamengo's director José Boto publicly criticized Almada's choice of River over Flamengo. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Flamengo offers €30m to Zenit for striker Luiz Henrique Flamengo has offered €30 million plus bonuses to Zenit for striker Luiz Henrique, a deal that could make him the club’s highest‑paid player and one of Brazil’s biggest transfers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenit-eyes-fluminense-midfielder-hrcules-after-danilo-deal-stalls ### 2026-08-04: Flamengo pushes Luiz Henrique deal as River Plate sees key players depart Flamengo nears a €35 million Luiz Henrique signing while River Plate sees Maxi Salas depart, pursues Juan Barinaga, and faces Thiago Almada’s River preference; Galarza draws Italian interest. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguayan-midfielder-matas-galarza-fonda-linked-with-juventus-transfer --- Cite as: Flamengo transfer pursuits 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/flamengo-transfer-pursuits-2026