"Shakhtar and Palmeiras may swap players

Shakhtar Donetsk and Brazilian Palmeiras are negotiating a double transfer, Central da Bola reports.

Pedrinho (photo: shakhtar.com)

According to the source, Palmeiras is interested in acquiring Shakhtar midfielder Pedrinho, who currently plays on loan for another Brazilian club, Atletico Mineiro. "The Pitmen have long had their eye on Plameires winger Kevin, whom they unsuccessfully tried to acquire last winter.

It is reported that if the clubs were to come to an agreement, Palmeiras would pay Shakhtar EUR 10 million as a result of that double transfer.

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