São Paulo FC has defined a priority position to strengthen the roster in the transfer window. The board and technical commission evaluate that it is necessary to contract at least one more center-back. Other sectors are evaluated by the football department, but the defense is seen as the gap to be filled with priority, according to Itatiaia's investigation. This is because there are only three players available for the position in the professional team: Alan Franco, Sabino (injured) and Rafael Toloi. In addition to the trio, Luis Osorio makes up the list of Tricolor center-back options. He is only 19 years old and is formed in the base categories, having risen to the main team this season. Two other center-backs that São Paulo would count on in 2026 are no longer available. Dória has resigned from the club, while Arboleda trains in alternative hours and is not part of the plans. The Ecuadorian is absent due to disciplinary reasons, and the board does not intend to reintegrate him. The intention is to negotiate Arboleda in the transfer window. At the beginning of the season, the Tricolor also negotiated the center-back Ferraresi on loan with Botafogo and now does not count on the Venezuelan. In the face of the scenario, São Paulo uses the World Cup break to map players and advance in contracts. In financial difficulties, the club will try loans or players without a contract. The transfer window will open on July 20, a day after the Copa final, and will remain open until September 11 in Brazil.