Kenneth Zandvliet stated that nothing official has been received from anyone regarding Kolarik. He mentioned that Porto was mentioned informally in the context of interest for Kolarik, but no offer has arrived. Zandvliet said there are many speculations during the transfer window and that it is not yet clear what is realistic and possible.

According to certain Portuguese media and some club insiders, Ivano Kolarik is a target for Porto. Portuguese sources indicate a plan for Kolarik to initially play for Porto's B team because of expected departures from that squad, with the possibility of him later joining the first team if he demonstrates his capabilities. Porto and Osijek are in contact. Osijek has set a price that is within Porto's financial reach; however, Porto is attempting to negotiate a lower price or an alternative payment structure.

Porto have a concrete interest in 18-year-old Croatian Osijek centre-back Ivano Kolarik. Osijek is asking for approximately €1.5 million, but Porto is attempting to negotiate a lower fee. Kolarik has a contract with Osijek until June 2029 and has made 8 appearances in the SuperSport HNL in the 2025/2026 season. He has 1 cap and 1 goal for Croatia U16 and a current market value of €300k, according to Transfermarkt.