Igor Julio is the preferred option for Schalke 04, but PAOK Saloniki is also a significant competitor for his signing. Financially, signing the Brazilian is considered difficult.

FC Schalke 04 is interested in Igor Julio. According to the Greek sports portal 'Sport24', Schalke has discussed a loan with an obligation to buy for Igor. The financial demands from Brighton & Hove Albion are currently a significant obstacle for Schalke, as the club is asking for around five million euros for Igor Julio. The player, who is under contract with Brighton & Hove Albion until 2027 and is no longer part of Fabian Hürzeler's plans, has already rejected two offers from clubs in Brazil because he wants to continue his career in Europe.

FC Schalke 04 and Igor Julio have reached an agreement, but negotiations between Schalke and Brighton & Hove Albion are ongoing and have not yet been concluded. According to 'Sky', Schalke are currently negotiating with Brighton over a loan that does not include a purchase option or obligation. The Premier League club hopes this arrangement will increase the player's market value, leading to a more expensive resale later. Igor Julio has not yet been given approval to transfer from Brighton; talks regarding this are scheduled to occur soon.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Schalke 04 are in negotiations for Igor Julio. According to 'Sky', Brighton are prepared to facilitate a deal for Igor to join the newly promoted Bundesliga club because the player has reached a personal agreement with Schalke. The discussions now concern a loan with an obligation to buy, rather than a loan with an option to buy. Such an arrangement would guarantee Brighton a transfer fee in summer 2027 and give Schalke more time to raise the necessary funds, and in return, it is expected that any potential loan fee would be lower.