Corinthians Pursues Arthur Cabral, Potential Swap with Pedro Raul
São Paulo, Brazil – March 26, 2026 – Corinthians is actively negotiating with Botafogo for the transfer of striker Arthur Cabral, with the possibility of including forward Pedro Raul in the deal. The potential move comes as Corinthians seeks to bolster its attacking options during the exception window, which closes on Friday, March 27th.
Negotiations Underway
Corinthians’ football executive, Marcelo Paz, confirmed the club’s interest in Arthur Cabral, stating that discussions are ongoing with both Botafogo and the player’s representatives. “He is on our monitoring list, but nothing is very advanced at the moment. We value financial balance,” Paz stated according to ge.globo. The initial report of the negotiations was published by Gazeta Esportiva and subsequently confirmed by Meu Timão as reported by Meu Timão.
Transfer Window Details
The exception window allows clubs to negotiate transfers for players who have participated in state championships earlier in 2026. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) expanded the eligibility criteria, increasing the allowed number of appearances from six to twelve games, making both Arthur Cabral and Pedro Raul eligible for a potential transfer as Meu Timão details.
Player Profiles
Arthur Cabral, 27, joined Botafogo in 2025 from Benfica, signing a contract through December 2028. Despite a promising start, his playing time has decreased in 2026, with 12 appearances, one goal, and one assist according to Meu Timão. Pedro Raul, 29, signed with Corinthians in February 2024, with a contract extending to December 2028, and has made 12 appearances, primarily as a substitute, providing one assist as OneFootball reports.
Potential Deal Structure
The proposed deal involves a potential one-year loan for Arthur Cabral, with an option to buy at the end of the loan period. Discussions are centered around the financial aspects of the transfer, particularly regarding salary contributions. Corinthians is reportedly seeking flexibility in the deal due to salary cap constraints, potentially requesting Botafogo to cover a portion of Arthur Cabral’s wages as reported by ge.globo. Corinthians is too considering Yuri Alberto’s potential departure in the next transfer window.
Corinthians is also facing challenges in finalizing the deal, with reports indicating the club “doesn’t like” the values requested by Botafogo for Arthur Cabral according to Fogaonet.