Villarreal is interested in Gremio's 17-year-old winger, Gabriel Mec, and intends to send scouts to Brazil to monitor the player's performances. The Spanish club faces competition from Shakhtar, as the Ukrainian club has submitted a €15 million offer for the player. Shakhtar's management is also trying to determine the fee the Brazilian club is seeking to advance negotiations. It was reported that in March 2026, Grêmio countered a bid from Shakhtar with a minimum asking price of €20 million. Recent reports from April 2026 state that the club is asking for a fee between €15 million and €20 million.