plow city Gabriel Make's move now appears to be reaching the point of no return. Latest reports from Brazil claim the teenager is unlikely to play for Gremio again.
Newly-promoted Premier League side moving forward in conversation For 18 years. Apart from this, journalists Fabio Vargas Now reports are that behind the scenes it is expected that the destination of the make will be England.
According to the same source, the value of the negotiations is around €20m (£17.2m). It also fits the already mentioned package in Brazil: €17m (£14.6m) fixed plus €3m (£2.6m) in bonuses.
Write down his season statistics
If Gabriel Make does indeed play his final game for Grêmio, he will leave Brazil having made 28 first-team appearances, playing 1,331 minutes, scoring three goals and providing two assists. However, these numbers tell only part of the story.
In the Brazilian league alone, Meke made 10 key passes and 12 shots, completed 76.7% of his passes and recorded an expected goal contribution (xGA) figure of 3.89 in just 14 appearances.
His all-round contribution also comes to the fore. Make averaged 2.94 successful dribbles, won 7.57 duels per game, recorded 4.07 touches inside the opposition penalty area and contributed 3.22 defensive actions per match in the league.
It underlines why Grêmio – and now Hull – see him as a player capable of influencing both sides of the game.
The deal is very close
By now, the deal was said to be advanced, with Hull offering a five-year contract and Grêmio analyzing the details. The latest update suggests that the Brazilian club are already working on the basis that Meke cannot return to their squad.
As we covered earlierGrêmio had spent several months trying to increase the player's value, including working on a contract renewal until 2031. They were also aware of interest from big-name clubs such as Chelsea, Newcastle and PSG. The solution, however, is the club moving the money forward.
If the final details are completed, Hull will land one of Brazil's most highly-rated young attackers as he prepares for life in the Premier League.
