Negotiations between Red Bull Salzburg and Austria over a potential transfer for Gambian central midfielder Abubakr Barry, 25, have intensified in recent days, but a final agreement has not yet been reached. Barry has 9 caps for The Gambia, a contract with the Vienna-based club until June 2027, and a current Transfermarkt market value of €2.50m. Stoke City and Oxford United have also been associated with the player. According to reports from May 2026, Austria Wien rejected an offer of over €2 million from Oxford United and received a bid of €3 million from Stoke City. In February 2026, it was suggested a fee around €7 million would be sought.