Fenerbahçe is interested in signing Marlon Gomes, a 22-year-old midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk, and is prepared to offer 20 million euros for the Brazilian player. The management of the Turkish club has made strengthening the midfield its main priority for the winter transfer window. Other players, including Bidon from Corinthians, Danilo from Botafogo, and Yasin Ayari of Brighton, were considered, but Gomes is reportedly their preferred target. Gomes moved to Shakhtar from Vasco da Gama in January 2024 for a fee of 12 million euros. Initial negotiations for a possible transfer could occur on November 25, when the two clubs meet in the Champions League. Emre Belözoğlu, Fenerbahçe's head coach, intends to speak directly with Arda Turan, Shakhtar's coach, to request his help with the transfer. Gomes has not yet played for the senior Brazil national team. He has a contract with Shakhtar that runs until the end of 2028, and his current market value is €12 million, according to Transfermarkt. Flamengo has also recently been linked with Gomes. In mid-to-late 2025, reports indicated that Shakhtar had demanded fees from RB Leipzig in the range of €25 million to €30 million. An offer of €13 million from Botafogo in February 2025 was also reportedly unsuccessful.