ESPN BR reports that Kaiki is considered almost certain to be sold to a European club in the middle of the year. His agents have been authorized to seek offers from Europe.

Globo.com reports that there is growing interest in Kaiki from European clubs following his recent call-up to the Brazilian national team. Proposals for Kaiki are expected, and he is valued after being called up for the Brazilian national team and being on Ancelotti's preliminary World Cup list.

A club in Italian football has recently made inquiries about Kaiki, and the Cruzeiro board will only begin negotiations for offers of approximately 15 million euros.

There were approaches from Italy for Kaiki, which were blocked at the start of conversations with Cruzeiro. No negotiation was opened.