Red Bull Salzburg is facing competition for Malik Jakupović, a 17-year-old American striker who also holds Bosnian-Herzegovinian nationality. Chelsea and Stuttgart are also interested clubs, and Eintracht has shown interest in the past. Borussia Dortmund has been pursuing the player for some time and made unsuccessful offers of €2-3 million in the summer. It is reported that Dortmund's scouts recently watched the player in Marbella and that contact persists. Philadelphia Union is demanding a transfer fee in the double-digit million euro range. Jakupović joined Philadelphia Union in April 2026 and is under contract until June 30, 2030. He has scored 12 goals in 9 appearances for the USA U17 national team. In the 2025/2026 Major League Soccer season, he has made 8 appearances, scored 1 goal, and provided 1 assist. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €300k.