According to reports from English media, Schalke 04 are interested in signing 28-year-old Brazilian centre-back Igor Júlio from Brighton & Hove Albion. The promoted club is pursuing a loan deal that includes a purchase option, and while the clubs are in negotiations, an agreement is not yet considered close. Igor Júlio joined Brighton in 2023, has a contract until 2027, and has also been linked with Cruzeiro and West Ham United.