Botafogo and São Paulo are in discussions about a player exchange. Botafogo has made offers for 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder Pablo Maia and for defender Ferraresi, and the club also views midfielder Rodriguinho favorably. The negotiations could result in a swap or a monetary deal. As part of the talks, São Paulo is evaluating Botafogo players Vitinho, “Tucu” Correa, and Savarino. São Paulo's board suggested including Marlon Freitas, but according to ESPN, Botafogo has discarded this possibility. The two clubs are set to have a meeting on the upcoming Wednesday to further understand the framework of a potential deal. Maia, who has been capped once by Brazil, joined São Paulo in January 2022 and is under contract until December 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €7.00m.