Souffian El Karouani was linked with FC Porto during the last transfer window, but the transfer did not happen because the club's professional football structure and the coach determined that the squad's priorities were different. In the summer, the coach was asked about a potential interest in signing El Karouani and stated that the transfer would not happen. El Karouani is on FC Porto's list of referenced players, but A BOLA reports that there have been no advances so far. The player's contract with Utrecht concludes at the end of the current season, which allows him to commit to a new club in January. This creates an opportunity for FC Porto and other interested clubs. A BOLA reported that as of Thursday, no conversation had been established with the Utrecht player, as FC Porto's priority for the January market is a different position.

Souffian El Karouani, a 24-year-old Moroccan defender, was mentioned as a potential reinforcement for FC Porto, but the coach denied interest, stating he is not a target for the team. The player's contract with FC Utrecht is set to expire in June 2026, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €9.00m. In addition to the link with the Portuguese club, Spartak Moskva have also been mentioned as a potential destination.