According to Fanatik, Trabzonspor has added Luis Esteves from Gil Vicente to its list for the midfield. The club has started efforts to sign the 27-year-old Portuguese playmaker and has initiated contacts, with official talks expected to begin soon.

Luís Esteves, Gil Vicente's 27-year-old Portuguese offensive midfielder, has attracted interest from Trabzonspor in Turkey as well as two clubs from LaLiga. It is reported that the process is at the inquiry stage, with the Turkish club appearing to be the one most willing to submit a concrete proposal to Gil Vicente. However, the Portuguese club is not available to negotiate the transfer of its number 10 during the winter transfer window. Esteves joined Gil Vicente in July 2025 and his contract runs until June 30, 2028. In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, he has recorded 3 goals and 4 assists in 16 appearances. His current market value is €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt.