A Norwegian report states that Sandefjord is asking for more than €5,000,000 for the sale of Zinedin Smajlovic. Smajlovic is a transfer target of Olympiacos. Olympiacos is in an advantageous position for the acquisition of Smajlovic, and Rangers and Hull have also become interested in the player. The transfer of the 22-year-old defender would become Sandefjord's most expensive sale, and the club is demanding more than €5,380,000 to consent to the transfer. The proposals Sandefjord has received are approaching this amount. Sandefjord has already signed Devon Koswal as Smajlovic's replacement.

Sandefjord are under no pressure to sell Zinedin Smajlović. It is understood that some of the several clubs that have registered interest in the player have submitted offers.

Rudy Galetti reported that Hull City are closely tracking Zinedin Smajlovic and have made enquiries.

Hull City is one of several clubs that has officially expressed interest in signing Zinedin Smajlovic, a 22-year-old defender from Sandefjord. Smajlovic is a Swedish U21 international with 3 caps. Feyenoord, Toulouse, and Celtic have also shown formal interest in the player. Bodø/Glimt also had strong interest in him. It is understood that Olympiacos has made significant progress in negotiations for his transfer. Smajlovic, who also holds Bosnian-Herzegovinian nationality, joined Sandefjord in February 2025 and is under contract until the end of 2028. This season, he has made 10 appearances and provided one assist in the Eliteserien. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.