Feyenoord considered Russian international Anton Miranchuk, who primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but is also capable of playing on the flanks. The club had doubts regarding his added value, low resale value, and potential high financial demands. Furthermore, Miranchuk could not be registered for the Champions League. Feyenoord also had moral objections to engaging with a Russian party due to the ongoing war with Ukraine. Consequently, the club decided against the transfer.