Astana's Bosnia-Herzegovina international midfielder Ivan Bašić has attracted serious interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and the Spanish club Elche. The 24-year-old, who has 18 caps for his country, has drawn attention from numerous European clubs, with Scottish side Celtic and Bulgarian club Levski having previously shown interest as well. Astana is seeking a transfer fee between 2 and 3 million euros for Bašić, whose contract expires in six months. This gives the club its last significant opportunity to receive a fee before he could become a free agent in the winter. On his Telegram channel, journalist Anar Ibragimov questioned whether the club will succeed in getting their requested amount, considering the player's value has increased due to his World Cup appearances. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, Bašić has made 10 appearances, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €1.5 million, and it was reported in May 2026 that Levski Sofia had made an offer of €2.5 million.