Feyenoord was observing Tigres' 24-year-old Mexican winger Ozziel Herrera as part of a broader scouting initiative in Mexico. The Dutch club also analyzed the profiles of Gilberto Mora of Xolos de Tijuana and Cruz Azul's Erik Lira. This interest aligned with the Dutch football strategy of targeting young players with potential. However, the club's involvement remained solely at the observation stage, and no formal offers were made to initiate negotiations with any of the players' respective clubs. A significant factor that prevented any progress was the high cost associated with Mexican footballers, a common obstacle for transfers to European leagues that often seek more affordable signings. Herrera, who joined Tigres in July 2023, has a contract until June 2027 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €6.00m. The winger has 7 caps for Mexico and has scored 6 goals with 3 assists in 29 domestic league appearances during the 2025/2026 season.