Corinthians is interested in signing 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Vinícius Souza, who is currently with Wolfsburg. Souza was developed at Flamengo and previously played for Sheffield United. The Brazilian club has initiated talks with the German club for a loan and is awaiting a response. Wolfsburg acquired the player for 15 million euros plus an additional two million euros and is reportedly not in favor of a loan deal. A further complication is the player's monthly salary of approximately R$ 1 million, which Corinthians cannot fully cover.
The club's pursuit of a midfielder is driven by the potential sale of Breno Bidon to European football, as Corinthians aims to find a replacement in advance. For the deal to proceed, Corinthians would need to improve its offer significantly or alter its negotiating approach. Souza joined Wolfsburg in July 2025, and his contract runs until 2030. He has made 12 Bundesliga appearances this season without scoring a goal or providing an assist. His current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
