Germanijak reports on the potential loan transfer of Gabriel Rukavina to Vukovar 1991 from Rijeka, and SN also indicated that Gabriel Rukavina could come to Vukovar 1991 on loan.

According to Sportske Novosti, Vukovar coach Silvijo Čabraja is interested in acquiring 21-year-old Croatian winger Gabriel Rukavina. The player is currently with Rijeka, is not in coach Victor Sanchez's plans, and is expected to find a new club. Čabraja is reportedly known as a coach who can successfully revive the careers of talented players. Rukavina's career is considered to be at a standstill. He joined HNK Rijeka in July 2024 and has a contract until June 30, 2028. This season, he has made 5 appearances in the SuperSport HNL and has 4 caps for the Croatia U21 national team. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €600k.