Grêmio is actively searching the transfer market for a center-back to join Gustavo Martins following the sale of Viery to Fiorentina.

According to ge, the coaching staff has raised concerns about veteran Kannemann, 35, questioning his physical ability to handle an intense schedule of matches.

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The club faces financial challenges when it comes to signing a replacement. Grêmio operates under a strict salary cap and aims to avoid significant expenses related to the purchase of economic rights.

Names like Argentinians Matías Moreno and Nicolás Valentini, both connected to Fiorentina, have surfaced as potential options for the position.

However, talks regarding Moreno have stalled. The player prefers to stay in Europe, while the Italian club is insisting on a permanent transfer, thereby eliminating the loan option that Grêmio was considering.

As for Valentini, the Tricolor leadership remains cautious and has yet to confirm any significant advancements in negotiations.

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While the board continues to explore new possibilities, coach Luís Castro has been experimenting with internal options. Nevertheless, the assessment indicates that the current squad urgently requires a major signing to strengthen the defense.

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