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Milan Scout Everton Araújo as Flamengo Plan Transfers
Italian club watches defensive midfielder at Maracanã as Flamengo management weighs budget moves.
AC Milan scouts watched defensive midfielder Everton Araújo at the Maracanã during Flamengo's victory over Coritiba. Facing player sales targets, the Brazilian club is weighing squad arrivals and departures for the transfer window.
AC Milan sent scouts to the Maracanã to watch defensive midfielder Everton Araújo in Flamengo's 3-0 win over Coritiba, according to journalist Venê Casagrande. The Italian side's interest comes after failed negotiations for Corinthians midfielder André, turning the young Rubro-Negro player into a prime market alternative for the Milan club.
The move gains importance against Flamengo's budget backdrop. In its approved annual budget, Flamengo set a revenue target of R$ 256 million from player sales. So far, the club has raised R$ 47 million of that total through the departures of Juninho, Iago, and Vitor Hugo. In the video above, Bernardo Ramos breaks down these figures and outlines financial projections for the transfer window.
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Sales targets and the youth academy
For Bernardo, the midfielder is a developing talent and proves that Flamengo's academy continues to yield technical and financial options, even during a transitional phase. Comparing him to recent landmark transfers—such as Vinícius Júnior (€45 million), Lucas Paquetá (€35 million), and Reinier (€30 million)—Bernardo believes a potential transfer of Everton Araújo for around €20 million would be a fair and market-appropriate figure.
Priorities in attack and midfield
Incoming revenue is crucial for Flamengo to pursue signings without compromising financial discipline. According to post-match comments by manager Leonardo Jardim following the win over Coritiba, the coaching staff's priority is signing a midfielder to provide depth alongside Arrascaeta. However, in Bernardo's analysis, the squad also urgently needs a backup striker for Pedro.
In the commentator's view, the team cannot rely solely on Bruno Henrique as a replacement for the number 9. Pedro requires a link-up style of play with creators like Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino—a dynamic that led to the opening goal against Coritiba after a turnover in the attacking third and an error by goalkeeper Rangel—whereas Bruno Henrique thrives on transition speed and exploiting space in behind.
Scenarios for playmakers and midfielders
Regarding attacking midfield options, Bernardo rejects the notion that Lucas Paquetá cannot serve as an alternative or play alongside Arrascaeta. Lucas Paquetá is currently with the Brazil national team in the United States preparing for the World Cup. Should the coaching staff insist on signing another attacking midfielder, Jorge Carrascal emerges as a tradable asset in the squad.
Lastly, the midfield makeup hinges on Saul's clinical recovery. After suffering a severe heel injury and reporting lingering pain, the midfielder has struggled to replicate the form he displayed when partnering Jorginho in defensive midfield during Erick Pulgar's absence, making a thorough assessment by club directors necessary before committing to new investments.
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