Red Bull Salzburg wanted to sign Mirza Catovic from VfB Stuttgart on the Austrian transfer deadline day. A report from 'Sky' indicated that Salzburg were ready to pay 3.5 million euros for the 18-year-old midfielder, and that a buy-back option for Stuttgart of over 12 million euros was also planned. The release from Stuttgart arrived too late, meaning not all formalities could be completed by the 17:00 transfer deadline.

Kicker reports that Red Bull Salzburg's transfer policy is not compatible with Stuttgart's wish for a buy-back clause for Mirza Catovic.

Red Bull Salzburg has shown interest in Mirza Catovic, according to Kicker. The player is under contract with VfB Stuttgart and currently plays for Stuttgart II in the 3. Liga. Stuttgart does not want to sell Mirza Catovic, but may not be able to keep him without prospects in the first team.

Red Bull Salzburg is another potential new club interested in VfB Stuttgart's midfield talent Mirza Catovic. This interest is in addition to that from TSG Hoffenheim, with whom VfB has already had discussions regarding the player, who is under contract until 2028. For now, the Austrian club is not making a concrete approach and is instead observing the situation between the two German clubs. Stuttgart is reportedly unwilling to sell the player, and his contract does not include a release clause.