Following the finalized departure of Angel Correa to River Plate, Tigres is analyzing options to strengthen its attack for the new season. The club has three candidates on its list from different leagues on the continent. The players being monitored are 24-year-old Brazilian striker John Kennedy of Fluminense, Petar Musa of FC Dallas, and Dejan Joveljić of Sporting Kansas City. Tigres seeks a center-forward with goal-scoring abilities to replace Correa. Kennedy's contract with Fluminense expires in December 2027, and he scored 9 goals and provided 1 assist in 18 league appearances during the 2025/2026 season. Several Serie A clubs, including Lazio and Udinese, have also been linked with the forward. Recent reports from July 2026 stated that Lazio offered €8m, while Fluminense's asking price was €12m. In June 2026, Fluminense reportedly rejected a €10m offer from Shakhtar Donetsk. His current market value is €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt.