Markus Katzer, Rapid's Sportchef, stated that there have been talks concerning Andreas Weimann, 34, describing him as an interesting player and adding that it is quite possible the transfer will happen. Weimann, an Austrian international with 26 caps and 2 goals, is currently under contract with English second-division club Derby County. The forward is reportedly seeking more playing time to increase his chances of being selected for Austria's World Cup squad, having recently said that he is thinking about the tournament and that it would be a significant event for him. Weimann joined Derby County in July 2025 and his contract expires in June 2026. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 1 appearance. His current Transfermarkt market value is €450k.