Trabzonspor are pursuing Claudio Braga. The competition for the player is described as crowded and expensive, with Trabzonspor competing alongside Rangers, Olympique Lyon, and Ipswich Town.

Turkish club Trabzonspor is said to have shown interest in Hearts forward Claudio Braga, reportedly joining Ipswich Town and French club Lyon. According to the Daily Record, an exit is considered likely, and the publication reports that Jamestown Analytics values Braga between £8-10m. However, Braga, who has two years left on his contract at Tynecastle, has said he wants to stay and play in the Champions League, with Hearts scheduled to face Sturm Graz in a qualifying game later this month.

It is claimed that 26-year-old Portuguese centre-forward Cláudio Braga is increasingly close to leaving Hearts, with Turkish club Trabzonspor and Premier League newcomers Ipswich both reportedly interested in him. The Scottish Premiership Player of the Year, who has also been linked with French club Lyon, has two years remaining on his contract in Edinburgh. Jamestown Analytics has valued Braga between £8 million and £10 million, a price at which Hearts would consider a sale. Portuguese outlet Record reports that a deal could be finalised in the near future. Hearts' new manager, Wouter Vrancken, has acknowledged that the club must be prepared to replace Braga, stating that selling developed players is part of their model. Braga joined the Scottish club in July 2025 and has a current market value of €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.