According to ESPN, Brazilian left-back Hugo could leave Corinthians to join Sport Recife for the final part of the Série B season. The 28-year-old, who has played in three games this season, has received a loan offer from the Pernambuco club that would last until the end of the season, at which point his contract with Corinthians also expires. Sport is looking to sign Hugo to cover for Felipinho, who is expected to be unavailable for the next three months with a serious ankle injury. Sources cited in the report stated that the deal is contingent on approval from Corinthians coach Fernando Diniz and an agreement between the clubs on how to divide the player's salary. This salary division has been the primary difficulty in the discussions. It is also reported that both clubs are optimistic that the negotiations will conclude successfully. Hugo joined Corinthians in January 2024 and has a current market value of €700k, according to Transfermarkt.