A Turkish club offered Botafogo €4.5 million (£3.8m) for the 22-year-old Brazilian winger Matheus Martins, but the club's board rejected it. The Brazil U20 international joined Botafogo in July 2024, is under contract until the end of 2028, and has 4 goals in 15 league appearances this season. According to reports in May and June 2026, Botafogo's asking price is €8 million. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €6 million. Celta de Vigo, Coventry City, and Real Betis are among several other clubs that have been linked with the player.