According to Team Talk, Flamengo registered interest in Kevin Viveros earlier in 2026. Athletico Paranaense received approaches, including offers near £13 million, but club president Mario Celso Petraglia insisted the player would not leave. Athletico Paranaense has already rejected substantial offers.

Kevin Viveros, a 26-year-old Colombian centre-forward, is the top scorer of the Brazilian league with eight goals, and there has been speculation linking him to clubs such as Corinthians and Flamengo. Viveros, who has three caps for the Colombia U20 team, joined Club Athletico Paranaense in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2028. His transfer from Atlético Nacional in July 2025 was reportedly valued between €4.2 million and €4.6 million. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €4.00m.