In addition to DC United, fellow MLS club Colorado Rapids and Swedish club Malmö were also interested in Lokomotiva's 23-year-old Montenegrin winger Dušan Vuković. Approximately six months ago, Gaziantep, Rijeka, and Olimpija had also considered acquiring him. Dinamo Makhachkala made an official offer for a €300,000 loan with a €600,000 purchase option. Lokomotiva rejected the bid. It was reported that Vuković was not opposed to the transfer. Lokomotiva believes it can receive €1.1 million for the player, in addition to a percentage from a future sale. Vuković joined Lokomotiva in January 2025 and has a contract until January 2028. This season, he has made 18 domestic league appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. He has not yet received a cap for Montenegro. It was reported that Olimpija Ljubljana made a €700,000 offer in June 2025, while Lokomotiva's asking price at the time was €1 million. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is €800,000.