The São Paulo board suggested Marlon Freitas's name for a possible player exchange, but that possibility is ruled out. According to ESPN, Botafogo has no intention of involving Marlon Freitas in negotiations and is holding talks to renew the player's contract, which is currently valid until December 2026. Marlon Freitas has not indicated any interest in changing clubs at this time.

São Paulo has expressed interest in Botafogo's 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder, Marlon Freitas, as part of wider transfer discussions between the clubs. São Paulo proposed Freitas's name, along with forward Savarino and right-back Vitinho, after Botafogo submitted formal offers for defender Nahuel Ferraresi and midfielder Pablo Maia. According to ESPN, the negotiations are in an early stage, are considered complex by both clubs, and a conclusion is not close. The clubs are scheduled to meet on the upcoming Wednesday to further discuss the framework, as São Paulo assesses whether a potential deal could involve a player exchange or a financial payment. Freitas's contract with Botafogo is valid until the end of 2026, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €6.00m.