Benfica was one of several European clubs that made a significant attempt to sign Partizan captain Vanja Dragojevic. A report from Rangers News indicated that the 20-year-old Serbian midfielder was the subject of interest from seven teams, with Eintracht Frankfurt, Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Copenhagen, and PAOK also reportedly pursuing him. It is stated that official proposals were submitted to Partizan, but the player ultimately decided to join Rangers after they also began to pursue him. Dragojevic, who has two caps for Serbia, joined the club on July 23, 2026, signing a contract that runs until June 30, 2030. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €8.00m.