Zenit is interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Hércules from Fluminense, making an initial inquiry about the player's status after Danilo of Botafogo rejected a move to Russia. The situation is preliminary, as there has been no official proposal or direct contact between the clubs. While Fluminense hopes to retain its key players, the club needs to make sales to meet a budget target of R$ 200 million for 2026. The Brazilian club holds 70% of the economic rights for the 25-year-old Hércules. The midfielder joined Fluminense on 01/01/2025 and has a contract that runs until 31/12/2029. In the current 2025/2026 Série A season, he has scored 3 goals in 19 appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15.00m.