Toluca is dealing with a transfer market dilemma involving offers for their Brazilian forward Helinho, as confirmed by coach Antonio 'Turco' Mohamed on Monday. The Diablos Rojos, who hold second place in Liga MX with 13 points, have received proposals from Brazil's Palmeiras and a European club from Russia for the 26-year-old winger.
The news was reported by TUDN following Toluca's emphatic 4-0 victory over FC Juárez in Matchday 6 of the Apertura 2026. Mohamed, asked about the future of the player who scored in the 10th minute of that match, deferred the decision to the club's board. "Ask the directors. He is in a great moment, he is helping us a lot and we will see later, ask whoever you have to ask," stated the Argentine manager.
What did Mohamed say about the squad being closed?
Antonio Mohamed considered Toluca's squad practically closed for this tournament, unless a major departure materializes. The Liga MX transfer registration deadline is September 11, leaving a short window for any activity. "I consider it closed (the squad), maybe if a player leaves another comes in, otherwise for me it is closed," the coach affirmed.
His focus, he explained, is entirely on working with the available team. Mohamed added that he does not get distracted by exit rumors. "I dedicate myself to building the team with what I have, the rest does not concern me, it is not my area," he noted. This stance comes at a time of strong collective performance, with the team registering four wins and a draw in its last five matches, as seen on our stats page.
What is Toluca's current sporting context?
The Helinho situation is debated during the club's best sporting moment of the season. Toluca is not only second in Liga MX but also boasts solid numbers: 12 goals scored and only 4 conceded, for a +8 goal difference. They are three points behind leaders Club America and are on a two-game winning streak.
Their last result, the 4-0 win over FC Juárez on August 31, demonstrated the team's offensive effectiveness. Helinho was key in that triumph by opening the scoring early. This performance has put the player on the radar of foreign clubs just as Toluca looks to consolidate its position near the top of the standings.
What does this mean for the immediate future?
Helinho's continuity could be decisive for Toluca's aspirations in the Apertura 2026. With a next match against Puebla, eighth in the table, on September 5, any distraction in the locker room must be handled carefully. Mohamed asked the fans to enjoy the moment. "It's not easy to win, let people enjoy this moment that won't last so long, winning so much," he commented.
The club's board now faces a complex decision: evaluate the financial offers for an in-form player or retain him to bolster the title challenge. The team has shown a solid defense and a diversified attack, aspects that can be reviewed on our squad page. Any departure would force a quick replacement before the market closes, an additional logistical challenge.
The environment is optimistic, but grounded. The positive streak is capital the coaching staff wants to protect. The upcoming trip to Puebla will be the first test after these offers became known, a match you can check on our fixtures. The Diablos Rojos will seek their third consecutive win to stay on America's heels.
