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Another player generating intrigue is Wendel, the Brazilian lateral currently at FC Porto. He is a position of need for São Paulo, mainly due to past deficiencies in that area following player transfers and departures. The negotiations regarding Wendel hinge on several factors: the financial implications of his release from Porto, the player’s willingness to move back to Brazil, and the competition from other clubs, including Cruzeiro, Grêmio, and Corinthians, all of whom are interested in acquiring his services.