brighton Now they have formally rejected Cruzeiro's first offer for Igor Julio, but the Brazilian club is already preparing their next move and continuing to work hard for the defender.
according to Latest report from BrazilBrighton rejected an initial offer made by Cruzeiro during early talks - as expected. However, the rejection has not changed the mood surrounding the deal.
Cruzeiro is already preparing another move
Cruzeiro is expected to increase its offer and remains optimistic about reaching an agreement.
Reports claim the Brazilian side will try to meet Brighton again this week move the conversation forward And potentially the gap between clubs will narrow.
The situation now looks like entering a decisive phase of negotiations. Igor Julio remains Cruzeiro's 'Plan A' for defense ahead of the next transfer window and the club is acting accordingly.
The player is already aligned with the move
One of the biggest developments concerns the players themselves. According to the latest reporting, there is already a preliminary agreement between Cruzeiro and Igor Julio regarding salary and contract length.
In other words, the main hurdle isn't convincing the player – it's convincing Brighton.
Confidence on the Brazilian side is also increasing because Igor Julio reportedly wants the move. Despite attracting interest from other clubs in Europe, the defender has a clear desire to wear the Cruzeiro shirt.
Internal planning is already underway
Cruzeiro are also moving internally as if there is a real possibility of a transfer happening.
An elite member of manager Artur George's coaching staff has been working for weeks on a detailed analysis of footage from Igor Julio's recent Brighton matches, as well as last season in English football.
In Brazil, such preparations usually occur when a club believes that negotiations are serious.
The 28-year-old faced a disappointing campaign in England. He played only four matches during his loan spell at West Ham before returning to Brighton, where he again struggled for minutes.
The focus now turns to Cruzeiro's superior offer - and whether Brighton's resistance is part of the bargaining process before a final agreement.
