Reports from Croatia suggested Newcastle United were close to signing Hajduk Split midfielder Rokas Pukštas for around €12 million in the summer of 2024. However, former Hajduk supervisory board chairman Aljoša Pavelin told Slobodna Dalmacija there was no official proposal or board-approved agreement for a transfer at that price. Pukštas's contract with Hajduk is valid until May 2027, and Parma has also been linked with the midfielder.