Igor Semshov mentioned that some current players from Zenit might go on loan during the winter transfer window. Duo Queiroz and some central defenders, as there are many in the team, might be loaned out. However, decisions will be made after understanding who will be acquired by the club.

Zenit's head coach Sergei Semak commented on the potential return of Du Queiroz to the team, following Gremio's premature termination of the player's loan. Semak mentioned that nothing had been decided regarding Du Queiroz yet, and that discussions would take place with their transfer committee. He added that they would go to training camps where they would contemplate and make a decision on who would prepare for the second part of the championship. The player had joined the St. Petersburg club from Corinthians in the summer of 2023, participating in 16 matches and scoring one goal. His current contract with Zenit is valid until the summer of 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €3 million.