Globo.com reported that Jonathan Jesus received a proposal from Betis since the opening of the transfer window and that Cruzeiro rejected the approach. Cruzeiro is asking for 20 million euros (R$ 120 million) to negotiate for him. The amount is double what Zenit offered in December, a time when the board considered the sale.

According to Central da Toca, Real Betis is interested in Cruzeiro defender Jonathan Jesus. The report states that Cruzeiro's management is described as inflexible and will only negotiate from a minimum of 20 million euros.

According to Globo.com, Betis has an interest in Jonathan Jesus, and Cruzeiro is unwilling to begin negotiations for a price under 15 million euros.

Real Betis is monitoring 21-year-old Cruzeiro centre-back Jonathan Jesus, with club representatives making inquiries and observers attending his matches. Although the situation is considered preliminary, there is a consensus among those connected to the player and Cruzeiro that an offer from the European market will be made. In December, Cruzeiro rejected a proposal from Zenit, reportedly for 8 million euros, because the board believed the player's value would increase.