According to information obtained by ge, Bragantino is interested in Melk, a 19-year-old Brazilian Série B attacker for Ceará. Cruzeiro is also monitoring the player, and it is thought that the club is in a strong position due to a good relationship between the club directorates. However, the club states that while Melk was offered, he is not in their plans. An unnamed European club is also interested in the player. Ceará does not wish to negotiate a deal for the attacking midfielder, whose domestic release clause is R$ 50 million and whose international release clause is 30 million euros. Melk joined Ceará in January 2026 and is under contract until December 2028. In the 2025/2026 season, he has scored four goals and provided three assists in 10 Série B appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €350k.