Overview
- Following a 2-1 defeat to Bahia at Vila Belmiro, Dorival Júnior said the squad requires five or six additions to compete across the season.
- The coach confirmed Alisson will not join, with Corinthians pulling out of a near-complete agreement due to expensive loan terms, an option to buy of €2.5 million, and appearance-related bonuses.
- Dorival said he cannot rotate between midweek and weekend matches because the bench lacks players of similar level, calling for real competition in every position.
- He acknowledged the club explored targets such as Gerson and Malcom but said current finances place those moves out of reach.
- Corinthians have added Gabriel Paulista, Matheus Pereira and Pedro Milans, with Kaio César close, while eight players departed as the club continues to seek reinforcements before the Supercopa Rei against Flamengo.