Andrija Maksimovic was close to joining Werder Bremen on loan. According to Bild, a loan agreement was in place between Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig. A medical examination scheduled in Bremen for Deadline Day was cancelled at short notice. The deal failed due to Werder Bremen's financial situation and because RB coach Martín Demichelis blocked the transfer due to Brajan Gruda's injury.

Bremen made an inquiry for Andrija Maksimović, a 19-year-old Serbian attacking midfielder, on the final day of the transfer window, but a summer transfer was opposed by his coach at RB Leipzig, Martin Demichelis. The coach, who reportedly thinks highly of the player, stated that the team needs him and therefore blocked a move. An alternative option for a loan to Salzburg was also dismissed. Maksimović joined RB Leipzig in July 2025 and has a contract until 2030. He has been capped 9 times by the Serbian national team and has a current market value of €9.00m according to Transfermarkt.