Basel is reportedly interested in João Goulart, a 25-year-old central defender from Casa Pia. The club has been collecting information about the player's situation as part of their exploratory moves. Alongside Basel, PAOK and Hellas Verona have also shown interest in the 1.91m tall Portuguese defender. Goulart, who has a contract with Casa Pia until 2027, played 36 matches last season, scoring 2 goals. Casa Pia is attempting to maintain their defensive line's stability but is open to potential offers for Goulart in the near future.