Jovan Manev, an international player for North Macedonia, is set to join Novi Pazar on a one-year loan deal that includes an option to buy. The 24-year-old central defender, currently with Rijeka, will be heading to the Serbian Super League. Manev, who is contracted to Rijeka until the summer of 2027, will be spending this season playing in the neighboring league. While the transfer fee has been agreed upon, it remains confidential between the two clubs. Rijeka's roster of central defenders, featuring Majstorović, Radeljić, Husić, and the young Kitin, along with Devetak's ability to fill the role, facilitated Manev's loan move. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €350k.