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Palmeiras has been active in its search for new talent, recently signing Paulinho and Facundo. However, the club's pursuit of Mateus Pereira is proving difficult due to Cruzeiro's firm stance on transfer negotiations. Cruzeiro reportedly demands a hefty price of 25 million euros (approximately 165 million Brazilian reais) to initiate negotiations for Mateus. This steep asking price raises questions about Palmeiras's commitment to invest in a player who, despite having a stellar first half in the Campeonato Brasileiro, has since seen his form wane.