It was reported that on Saturday morning, both Lazio and Fiorentina submitted official offers to PSV for the 21-year-old winger Esmir Bajraktarević. The two Italian clubs made their offers during the final days of the transfer window. This interest could disrupt a potential deal with Dinamo. Multiple sources indicated that negotiations between the Croatian club and PSV for a loan with an option to buy were in a very advanced stage. PSV's preference is for a permanent transfer, and the club reportedly views a loan as a final option if a sale is not completed. The Bosnia-Herzegovina international has 20 caps and is under contract with PSV until June 2029. He joined the club in January 2025 from New England Revolution for a fee that was reported as €3 million. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €8.00m. However, reports in August 2026 indicated PSV is seeking a fee 'several million' higher. An earlier report from summer 2026 mentioned an unofficial estimate of approximately €12 million.