A transfer for the 29-year-old Senegalese forward Cherif Ndiaye to Villarreal did not materialize, although there was mention of a 7 million euro offer from the Spanish club. Crvena Zvezda had hoped for a greater earning from a potential sale of the player, who had also attracted interest from Al Jazira and Paris FC. Ndiaye's contract with the Serbian club runs until the summer of 2026, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5 million.