Gremio is racing against time to resolve the contractual situation of Carlos Vinicius, their standout player this season. The forward, who is the 3rd top scorer in the 2026 Serie A with nine goals, has a contract valid only until December this year. Starting in July, he can sign a pre-contract with any team, which poses a significant risk for the club, already facing financial difficulties. To avoid losing their top scorer for free, Gremio's management is working behind the scenes to renew the contract of the 31-year-old player. Carlos Vinicius has already attracted interest from Corinthians, who are looking for a replacement for Yuri Alberto, who intends to leave Brazil. Additionally, Flamengo is also on the hunt for a new center forward, which could open the door for the signing of the Gremio striker. Since joining Gremio last year, Carlos Vinicius has become a fan favorite, tallying 48 matches, 29 goals, and two assists. In this year's Brasileirão scoring chart, he is only behind Viveros from Athletico-PR and Pedro from Flamengo.