Botafogo has made a loan proposal for 24-year-old Brazilian left-back Erik from Al Ain. However, the Arab club has stated that no player is for sale at the moment. There is an expectation from Erik's staff for flexibility, but a loan is unlikely to be accepted, and Al Ain tends to complicate his departure. The short timeframe until the transfer window closes is also a hurdle. Botafogo is not expected to make a high investment and is looking for market opportunities. Erik's contract with the UAE club runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.30m.