According to ESPN, Shakhtar Donetsk is prioritizing Mateus Xavier. The player could transfer immediately to Shakhtar if the club reaches an agreement with Santos. Sources state that Shakhtar's intention is to close a deal for at least one of the Brazilian talents before the Ukrainian transfer window closes on March 11.

Shakhtar is interested in signing Mateus Xavier, who is an 18-year-old Brazilian left winger for Santos. Representatives from the Ukrainian club met with the player's representatives this week. They indicated that the Santos youth product is their priority, although they are working on a list of four young players. There is also interest in Xavier from other European clubs, but the transfer window in their leagues is closed, which is not the case in Ukraine. His contract with Santos is valid until the end of 2028, and his current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.