Hajduk Split is seeking a new defensive midfielder due to the departure of Pukštas and the anticipated transfer of Sigur. The club has identified 22-year-old Khalil Fayad from Montpellier. Fayad is a Moroccan player who also holds French citizenship. Widzew and Almeria were also interested in Fayad. It is reported that Fayad has chosen Hajduk. Headlines have highlighted that he will be playing in the Conference League. The midfielder has spent his entire career at Montpellier and has 3 caps for the France U20 team. He is expected to sign a three-year contract. The deal is conditional on Fayad first terminating his current contract with Montpellier, which is valid until the summer of 2027. Transfermarkt estimates his value to be €1.50 million.