Zenit and Shakhtar Donetsk are in competition to sign Mateus Xavier, a 19-year-old Brazilian winger from Santos. It is reported that the Ukrainian champions made an official €5 million offer for the player, which Santos rejected. The Brazilian club is said to want €15 million for Xavier. Zenit has monitored the winger for several months and maintains regular contact with his representatives. Xavier's contract with Santos is valid until the end of 2028, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €400k. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made one appearance in Brazil's Série A, and has also scored 10 goals in 21 appearances across the CBF Brasileiro U20 and Copinha youth competitions.