Sporting CP is seeking to strengthen its midfield in the January transfer window and is concentrating on two 22-year-old players: Marlon Gomes from Shakhtar and Javi Guerra from Valencia. While the club is searching for a number eight, they believe Gomes performs better as a number six. The Portuguese club believes Shakhtar would be willing to sell the Brazilian for a suitable offer but is aware that, like Guerra, he is an expensive player. It was previously reported that Flamengo was also considering signing Marlon Gomes. Gomes joined Shakhtar in January 2024 and has a contract with the Ukrainian club until the end of 2028. The central midfielder has 5 caps and 1 goal for Brazil's U23 team. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 15 appearances in the Premier Liga, scoring one goal and providing one assist. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at €10.00m.