América sought to reinforce their center-forward position and approached Gremio for Carlos Vinicius, a 31-year-old Brazilian striker who has previously played for European clubs including Fulham, Galatasaray, and Benfica. The player rejected the proposal from the American club, and consequently, negotiations did not progress, with the capital team's interest remaining only an intention to acquire him. His contract with Grêmio expires on 31/12/2026. In the 2025/2026 season, Carlos Vinícius has scored 10 goals in 21 appearances in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He joined the club on a free transfer in July 2025. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €7.00m.