According to Gunebakis, Trabzonspor will attempt to sign midfielder Rafael Coutinho from Palmeiras following the conclusion of the current season.

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.