According to Globo.com, Cruzeiro has received recent approaches from European football for Jonathan Jesus. The outlet states that Cruzeiro owns 80% of the player's economic rights, with the remaining 20% linked to Ceará. The club's asking price is 20 million euros, which is about R$ 117 million. A sale at this amount would result in 16 million euros, or about R$ 93 million, for Cruzeiro.

Proposals are expected for Jonathan Jesus, a 21-year-old Brazilian centre-back for Cruzeiro, who is performing at his highest level since turning professional in 2023. He joined the club in July 2024 and is under contract until June 2029. Transfermarkt lists his current market value as €3.00m. Strasbourg, Real Betis, and Zenit have been recently linked with the player. It was reported that Zenit made an offer of approximately €8 million in December 2025, which was rejected. At that time, Cruzeiro's asking price was said to be over €10 million.