Borussia Dortmund is competing for Giovane. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan is also closely monitoring the 21-year-old. The Italian first division club hopes for a transfer fee of 30 million euros. AC Milan has also shown interest in the Brazilian.

Bild reported that Giovane could join Dortmund in January if the transfer fee does not prevent the deal.

Hellas Verona forward Giovane, who is 21 years old, has attracted interest from larger clubs for a potential transfer during the January 2026 window after scoring a goal against Inter de Milão. According to an ESPN investigation, members of the scouting departments for Milan and Borussia Dortmund were at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium to observe the Brazilian's performance. ESPN also found that other teams, including Inter Milan and Napoli, are monitoring the attacker. As the opening of the European market nears, Giovane's representatives are expecting an approach, and Hellas Verona is seeking a transfer fee of approximately 30 million euros (R$ 185 million). The forward is a Brazil U23 international with 4 caps. He joined Hellas Verona in July 2025 on a contract that runs until June 2029. This season in Serie A, he has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists in 10 appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.