Cruzeiro is monitoring Ceará's 19-year-old Brazilian attacker, Melk, with the transfer window approaching. According to ge, Bragantino is also interested in the player, and an unnamed European club is also monitoring him. Cruzeiro is considered to be in a leading position for Melk due to the good relationship between the directorates of the two clubs. However, Cruzeiro has stated that while the player was offered to them, he is not currently in their plans. Melk's release clause is set at R$ 50 million for domestic transfers and 30 million euros for international moves. Melk joined Ceará in January 2026, with his contract running until the end of 2028. For the 2025/2026 season, he has scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists in 10 Série B appearances, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €350k.