Crvena zvezda is reportedly interested in acquiring Brazilian defender Bernard from VfL Bochum. Bernard's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, which would enable him to transfer to the Serbian club without incurring a transfer fee. Nonetheless, should Bochum maintain their position in the Bundesliga, they are expected to propose a contract extension to Bernard. Due to a knee injury, Bernard has participated in only 15 matches this season. Bochum is currently positioned second to last in the Bundesliga, trailing four points behind safety, a factor that might affect their decision to extend Bernard's contract. The 29-year-old defender has a history of playing for three clubs within the Red Bull organization, including teams in his native Brazil, Salzburg, and Leipzig.