Insider Ekrem Konur reported that Brazilian club Fluminense contacted Kauan Elias, a 19-year-old Brazilian centre-forward at Shakhtar Donetsk, regarding a possible return to the club. Shakhtar had acquired Elias from Fluminense in February 2025. The player is not interested in a transfer at this stage of his career, believing it is too early to return to Brazil. Fluminense continues to monitor the situation, but the final decision on a move belongs to the player. Elias joined Shakhtar for a reported €17 million and his current contract is valid until December 2029. In 14 Premier Liga appearances this season, he has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists. Other clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United, and Milan, have also shown interest in him. In January 2026, Shakhtar's asking price was reportedly between €22 million and €35 million.