The 22 year old was very close to a move to Lyon in the summer but for unknown reasons it didn't eventuate and now he remains at the club he joined in 2011.
Arsenal were probably the next closest to signing the youngster and Roma ended up signing Maicon but as it stands, the Brazilian is an undisputed starter so competition may be needed.
Fiorentina have had their defensive woes as well with most of their funds being poured into the signings of Mario Gomez and Josep Ilicic and now they are interested in him as well.