The Flamengo is working behind the scenes to find a new striker. The number 9 position is one of the priorities of the board.

What's at stake?

Flamengo needs a reinforcement to maintain the lead in the Série A. With 79 points in 38 games, the red-black team is 3 points ahead of Palmeiras. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Points | 79 | | Games | 38 | | Wins | 23 | | Losses | 5 |

Who is the target?

Lucas Beltrán is one of the names that are on Flamengo's radar. The 25-year-old Argentine striker is on loan to Valencia. He scored only 3 goals in 30 games last season.

What comes next?

Flamengo starts its European tour on July 3 against River Plate. The red-black team will also face Lausanne and Benfica in the coming days. With the World Cup underway, Flamengo is focused on finding the right reinforcement for the attack. The team's next fixture is against Sao Paulo on July 26.