Saša Bjelanović stated that selling Salim Fago Lawal was not their priority and that Lawal is material for the strongest European leagues. According to Transfermarkt, Fago's current value is 800,000 euros.

Cadiz is interested in acquiring Salim Fago Lawal from Istra. Negotiations are ongoing between the clubs, but there is a significant difference in their valuations. Istra is not willing to sell Lawal for 400,000 euros and a percentage of the next sale. They are demanding 1.7 million euros plus a percentage of the next sale. Lawal, a 22-year-old Nigerian winger, started the season with a goal and an assist in the first two rounds of the SuperSport HNL. His contract with the Croatian club runs until June 30, 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €650,000.