According to Mozzart Sport, Red Star Belgrade may face competition from other clubs for the signing of Strahinja Erakovic, primarily from Turkish club Besiktas.

Beşiktaş are considering Zenit's Strahinja Eraković for a stopper position as part of their mid-season transfer plans. The 24-year-old Serbian and Australian defender was proposed to Beşiktaş through intermediaries. He has been with the Russian club since 2023. Eraković is versatile and can play in the center of defense, at right-back, or at left-back. No official contact has been made for the player at this time. A detailed report is planned to be prepared. If the technical staff gives their approval, the club will then research the financial aspects of a potential deal. Eraković's contract with Zenit is valid until June 2027. His current market value is €7.50m, according to Transfermarkt. For Serbia, the defender has 18 caps and one goal. In the current 25/26 season, he has made 12 appearances in the Premier Liga and provided one assist.