A report from A Bola states that Benfica are open to negotiating the transfer of Franjo Ivanovic and are considering either a loan or a definitive sale. The same report adds that Ivanovic's net salary of €1.5 million could be an obstacle. This consideration of a transfer comes one year after Ivanovic was signed from Union St. Gilloise for €22.8 million. Benfica knows it will be difficult to recover the investment after a disappointing season with few goals, but believes the 2026 World Cup could positively change the situation. To date, there has been no contact from potential interested clubs. Both Ivanovic and Benfica believe a good performance at the World Cup could attract interest from clubs.

José Mourinho explained to A Bola that he does not want to continue with certain players. Franjo Ivanović is identified as a player Mourinho does not want to continue with at Benfica.

An English club is monitoring Franjo Ivanović at Benfica. Ivanović has not played regularly since joining the club, and this has led to growing uncertainty about his long-term role. The specific club has not been named.

If Mourinho remains the coach of Benfica next season, 22-year-old Croatian centre-forward Franjo Ivanović will not be at the club and will seek a transfer. Tomo Šokota commented that he does not believe Ivanović will succeed at Benfica if the situation remains the same, and that Ivanović must move on and seek another solution, such as a loan or a transfer. Serious clubs are inquiring about Ivanović. He had concrete options in the winter, but regulations prevented him from playing for a third club in one season because he had appearances for USG at the start of the current season. Some of the interested clubs had also previously shown interest. Ivanović joined Benfica in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2030. In the current Liga Portugal season, he has made 16 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. He has 9 caps and 2 goals for Croatia. His current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Club Brugge has been linked with the player.