Tiago Gabriel, a 21-year-old Portuguese U21 international centre-back, is being monitored by Neom, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. He joined Lecce in January 2025 and has become an undisputed starter, but the Italian club does not plan to approve a departure during the winter transfer window. Lecce's asking price was reportedly €40 million in December 2025, and in November, the club's director confirmed that offers starting at €25 million had been received.