The idea would be for a player exchange with Santos misfit Ibson, who would move in the other direction to bolster the São Paulo midfield.
Muricy Ramalho has been a supporter of Jean since they worked together at São Paulo during a run of three consecutive titles and now, with Paraguayan Ivan Piris having taken the first-choice position at the Morumbi.
With Jonas brought in from Coritiba to replace the departing Danilo, Muricy is after Jean to provide cover in both the right-back and midfield berths.
