Bayer is one of several clubs monitoring Shakhtar Donetsk's 19-year-old centre-forward, Kauã Elias. The Brazilian player is on the transfer list for Manchester United. AC Milan and Flamengo are also reportedly watching the footballer. Elias joined Shakhtar from Fluminense in February 2025 for a fee reported to be €17 million and has a contract until the end of 2029. The Brazil U17 international has scored 9 goals in 12 caps. This season, he has 6 goals and 3 assists in 14 Premier Liga appearances. His current market value is €15 million, according to Transfermarkt. Reports in January 2026 cited Shakhtar Donetsk's asking price as being between €22 million and €35 million.