São Paulo and Botafogo are negotiating a swap deal involving 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Newton and defender Ferraresi. The discussions progressed after São Paulo rejected an initial proposal from Botafogo for a loan with a €5 million purchase option for Newton. São Paulo is seeking market alternatives such as swaps due to financial constraints. The current talks involve Ferraresi, who is a São Paulo player currently on loan at Botafogo. The pursuit of Newton is a request from manager Dorival Júnior, as the club considers the midfield a priority in this transfer window. Discussions between the clubs are ongoing as they align the details. Newton joined Botafogo in January 2024, has a contract until the end of 2027, and has made 7 appearances in the 2025/2026 league season. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.00m. Santos has also been linked with the player.