Turkish Super League club Trabzonspor has started preparations for the summer 2026 transfer window and has placed 20-year-old Brazilian Palmeiras central midfielder Rafael Coutinho on a shortlist of potential new signings. The club's scouts compiled this list with a priority on acquiring young and talented footballers. The list also includes 19-year-old River Plate winger Ian Subiabre, 23-year-old Sarpsborg center-forward Daniel Karlsbakk, and Dynamo's Matvei Ponomarenko. Coutinho has 3 caps and 1 goal for Brazil's U20 team, and his contract with Palmeiras is valid until December 2027. His current market value is €300k, according to Transfermarkt.