Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista, aged 34, may leave Besiktas at the end of this year as he wants to play more frequently after losing his spot under the new coach, despite his contract running until June 2027. According to ESPN, Fenerbahçe is monitoring the defender's situation and is considering a move in January. The initial contacts have been made and there is an expectation that an offer will be formalized. The report also mentioned that Corinthians is another club evaluating an approach for the player, but they are currently under a transfer ban from FIFA. The defender has a current market value of €900k, according to Transfermarkt.