Zenit renewed their interest this week in Kaio Jorge, a 23-year-old Brazilian attacker for Cruzeiro. Zenit had previously made an inquiry during the mid-year window. The Russian club contacted the player's staff and expressed a willingness to pay 30 million euros for the signing. However, the player's agent did not communicate the offer to Cruzeiro's board after the forward refused it. Kaio Jorge has communicated to people around him that he will only leave Cruzeiro if a proposal comes from a top European club, partly due to his ambitions for future World Cups. In addition to the approach from Zenit, West Ham from the Premier League has also shown interest, and a scout from the club watched the player in person. The forward has one cap for Brazil and is under contract with Cruzeiro until December 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €17.00m.