Shakhtar Donetsk are advancing in their pursuit of Grêmio attacker Gabriel Mec, according to leading transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Ukrainian club are deep in negotiations with the Brazilian side as they build their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.
Negotiations Well Underway
According to Romano, Shakhtar are "progressing in talks" to secure Mec's signature, with negotiations described as "well underway." The transfer specialist reported that the club are working hard on ambitious targets specifically to strengthen their squad for European competition. OneFootball reports that Grêmio have accepted an offer for the player, with Mec now weighing up the proposal from the Ukrainian outfit.
"Shakhtar Donetsk, progressing in talks to sign Gabriel Mec from Gremio. Negotiations well underway, Shakhtar work hard on ambitious targets to play UCL."
Liverpool Connection
The move has drawn additional attention due to reported interest from elsewhere. According to DaveOCKOP, Shakhtar are making progress in signing an attacker that Liverpool had previously been in talks with, adding another layer of intrigue to the transfer. Meanwhile, OneFootball reports that Grêmio are not waiting for Mec's departure before pursuing their own transfer targets, suggesting the Brazilian club are preparing for life without the young talent.
Shakhtar's recruitment strategy continues to focus on identifying promising talent from South America, particularly as they prepare for another Champions League campaign. The Ukrainian club have built a reputation for developing young players before selling them on to Europe's elite clubs, making them an attractive destination for emerging talents like Mec.
Reliability: 5/5. This story is backed by Fabrizio Romano, one of football's most trusted transfer sources, with additional confirmation from OneFootball regarding Grêmio's acceptance of the offer.
Player profile: Gabriel Mec
- Age
- 18
- Position
- Midfield - Attacking Midfield
- Height
- 1,73 m
- Foot
- both
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Club
- Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
- Contract until
- 30/06/2027
- Agent
- Hub Agent Sports
- Market value
- €16.00m
- Peak value
- €16.00m (26/05/2026)
Market value development
Transfer history
| Season | Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 28/01/2025 | Grêmio U20 | Grêmio | free/undisclosed |
Player data and market values: Transfermarkt.
