Botafogo rejected an offer from Vitória for the 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder Newton. The club from Bahia proposed a loan with a purchase option, but the team from Rio declined the offer, and the financial details of the proposal were not revealed. Following the rejection, Vitória is preparing to submit a new offer for a permanent acquisition. Bragantino has also been monitoring the midfielder. Although Botafogo's initial intention is to keep Newton for the 2026 season, the club might reconsider a sale if they receive a financial proposal that is considered particularly advantageous. Newton joined Botafogo in January 2024 and has a contract with the club until the end of 2027. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.