As part of a wider scouting mission in Brazil, Juventus is observing four midfielders: Brazilian Matheus Martinelli of Fluminense, André and Breno Bidon of Corinthians, and Gabriel Bontempo of Santos. Martinelli, born in 2001 and nicknamed 'il piccolo Xavi', holds Italian citizenship and has previously been linked with Roma and Atalanta. His contract with Fluminense is valid until December 2030 and his market value is rated by Transfermarkt at €16.00m. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, Martinelli has recorded 3 assists in 20 appearances.