Globo.com reported that Júnior Santos received a loan transfer proposal from Bahia. The negotiation concerned a loan, but the clubs did not reach an agreement regarding the salary. Bahia's position was that Atlético-MG should continue paying a large part of Júnior Santos's wages.

Globo.com reported that Júnior Santos may be included again in the team following a failed transfer negotiation with Bahia.

According to Globo.com, Júnior Santos is negotiating his departure from his club, which spent eight million dollars on him, because he did not settle there. He is expected to close a loan deal with Bahia.

According to Globo.com, Bahia is negotiating with Atlético-MG for the loan of 31-year-old Brazilian forward Júnior Santos until the end of the season. Atlético-MG has proposed that Bahia cover the player's full salary and that the agreement includes either a purchase option or a mandatory buy clause. In addition to Bahia, Corinthians is also attempting to secure the player on loan, and two other clubs have reportedly made inquiries about his situation. Júnior Santos's contract with Atlético-MG runs until the end of 2028. The player joined Atlético-MG from Botafogo in January 2025 for a fee reported to be between US$7 million and US$8 million and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €3.5 million.