AEK made a proposal for the 21-year-old midfielder of Vasco da Gama, Cauan Barros. Vasco da Gama rejected AEK's offer for Cauan Barros because the amount offered by the Greek team was not considered sufficient by the Brazilian club. Vasco's management considers Cauan Barros a fundamental player for 2026 and believes that with good performances, he could further increase his market value within 2026. Cauan Barros is under contract with Vasco da Gama until December 2027.