Franko Kovačević, a 26-year-old Croatian centre-forward, has attracted interest from many clubs from prestigious leagues. Celje will seek a significant transfer fee for him if a transfer happens, as his contract is not due to expire until June 2028. The player joined the club in July 2025. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €700k. He has been linked with Celta de Vigo, Dinamo Zagreb, and Hajduk Split.