According to AS, Chelsea are considering making an offer for Souza, although AC Milan are the most likely to sign him.

AC Milan are nearing an agreement to sign Santos left back Souza, according to AS.

According to the Spanish newspaper As, Milan is competing to sign Souza and has made an offer of 10 million euros. Santos wants a minimum of 12 million euros for the player, whose contract was recently renewed by the club until December 2028.

Milan is monitoring 19-year-old Brazilian Santos left-back João Victor de Souza Menezes, also known as 'Souza', as part of the club's interest in signing and developing young, unrefined players from Brazil. Souza, who is under contract with Santos until December 31, 2028, is reportedly one of at least two young left-backs from the Brasilerao being watched by the Italian club. The Brazil U17 international has 12 caps for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €5.00m. He has also been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, and FC Bayern München.