Shakhtar Donetsk is receiving offers for the Brazilian forward Kauan Elias and is ready to sell the forward for 40 million euros. According to ESPN, leading European clubs are making offers for the transfer of the 19-year-old footballer.

Serhij Palkin stated that Brazilian players are aware that Shakhtar is a way for them to join top European leagues.

It is stated that numerous offers are expected this summer for Shakhtar Donetsk's key players. The 19-year-old Brazilian, Kaua Elías, is described as a central striker with multiple strengths near the goal. Since joining the club in February 2025, he has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 15 league games this season. He is a Brazil U17 international, for whom he scored 9 goals in 12 appearances. His contract runs until December 2029 and he has a Transfermarkt market value of €15.00m. In the past, he has been linked with clubs such as Manchester United, Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen.