Anderlecht has secured Serbian defender Mihajlo Ilić, 22, on a loan from Bologna that incorporates an option to make the move permanent for a fee of roughly six million euros. However, there is a sense that should he deliver an exceptional performance, another team could enter the picture. It is thought a club like Lazio could potentially emerge during the January or June transfer periods. A competing Italian side might table a more lucrative financial proposal to Bologna, which would exceed the amount Anderlecht agreed for the permanent deal. This creates a risk for Anderlecht, as the purchase clause is not guaranteed; a higher bidder is anticipated if Ilić shines, whereas an average showing would make it improbable that Anderlecht pays the fee. The defender's contract with his parent club Bologna runs until June 2028, while Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €3.5 million.