Foreign offers were made for Iuri Tavares, a 25-year-old Cape Verdean international winger, and some initial offers were rejected. The situation has since become quieter, probably because of the World Cup. Tavares joined NK Varazdin in July 2025 and, during the 2025/2026 season in the SuperSport HNL, recorded 6 goals and 5 assists in 31 appearances. His current contract runs until May 2028, and his market value is €1.80m, according to Transfermarkt. He has been linked with clubs including Bursaspor and Schalke 04.