Rey Manaj, currently with Sivasspor, is attracting interest from Samsunspor, who have taken the most concrete steps towards signing him. Samsunspor aims to strengthen their squad for European competitions and has prioritized Manaj. Official talks between the parties are expected to begin soon. Manaj's contract with Sivasspor ends in June 2026, but a transfer could happen this summer. Manaj scored 12 goals last season, gaining much appreciation for his performance. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 3.00m euros.