Anderlecht is reportedly interested in pursuing a deal for Ricardo Mathias, a 19-year-old Brazilian striker from Internacional, whom he joined in August 2024. The Belgian club is among the latest clubs interested in the player, a group that also includes Porto, Braga, Lazio, Lecce, and Göztepe. Mathias has 2 caps and 1 goal for Brazil's U20 team and has drawn interest from clubs in Europe. Manchester United previously sent scouts to observe him. It was reported that in 2024, PSV made a multi-million euro bid and faced competition from the City Football Group. In 2025, there were rumors that clubs in Spain and Italy were interested and considering offers of approximately €6 million. The player's market value is approaching €7 million. A recent analysis by the CIES Football Observatory estimated his value to be between €12 and €14 million. His contract with the Brazilian club expires at the end of December 2028.