ESPN reports that FC Porto was one of two other interested clubs competing with Ajax to sign Marcos Leonardo.

Porto is monitoring Al Hilal forward Marcos Leonardo. According to Record, Porto has not yet made an official offer to the Saudi club for the player, but preliminary contacts have been made with his agents. These contacts were to gather information about his contractual situation and his future in Saudi Arabia. They are described as normal market inquiries to assess the feasibility of a complex operation.

Porto's interest in Al Hilal's 23-year-old Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo comes as the club searches for a new striker during the summer transfer window. Leonardo, who has been capped by Brazil at U23 level, joined the Saudi club in September 2024 and has a contract until 2029. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €20.00m. Fiorentina has also been linked with the player.