Vasco da Gama has prioritized signing a defender for the next transfer window and is primarily scouting the foreign market. The club has made inquiries about Arthur Chaves, a 25-year-old Brazilian centre-back. Arthur Chaves is contracted to Hoffenheim until mid-2029 and is currently on loan at Augsburg until the end of this month. He has played in 11 matches for Augsburg since the beginning of the year. Vasco's management has a high opinion of Chaves. The club had previously scouted him at the end of last year before signing Carlos Cuesta, who was a request from the coach at that time, Fernando Diniz.
It is reported that the club is seeking a right-footed defender with a strong physical presence and aerial ability. Chaves is considered to fit this profile. Director Admar Lopes is leading the conversations, although no formal offer has been made. According to people close to the player, he is open to a return to Brazilian football. Additionally, there are reports of interest from at least one other Brazilian club.
Chaves has 6 caps for the Brazil U23 national team. His current market value is €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The Spanish club Espanyol has also been linked with the defender. Recent reports from April 2026 state that TSG Hoffenheim is seeking a fee of around €7 million, while his January 2026 loan to Augsburg reportedly included a purchase option of approximately €6 million. In February 2025, Hoffenheim reportedly rejected an offer between €10 million and €15 million from a Premier League club.
