Thus far this summer, Bremen have only completed two signings: Bringing in Schmidt’s Leeds teammate Maximilian Wöber in on loan and signing attacker Samuel Mbangula. Bremen head coach Horst Steffen is quoted in the Kicker piece.

The attempt to sign André Silva is part of a hectic market for Real Oviedo, which has had to react quickly after Jović's refusal. Names like Dominic Calvert-Lewin were also considered, but the sports management sees the Portuguese international as a more realistic opportunity.