According to sports insiders, Hajduk is before the completion of the agreement on the bringing of Spanish footballer Iker Almen. It is a 21-year-old wing striker currently performing for Saudi al-Qadsiah. Clubs such as Olympiacos, Young Boys and Sturma from Graz also showed interest for his services.
Almen arrived in Saudi Arabia last summer from Girona, in a transfer worth about five million euros. In the current season, he also gathered 2 appearances with one assist, while he enrolled in three appearances in La Liga in the Girona jersey. Most often it plays on the right side of the attack, although the left -handed, and its market value is estimated at around EUR 1.3 million.
Ivan Rakitic allegedly played a big role in his arrival in Split, who helped Hajduk with his engagement to convince the young Spaniard to accept the terms. According to the same sources, Almen agreed to a smaller salary to play in a white jersey.
If the transfer is realized, Hajduk will receive a talented and offensively diverse player who could be a significant reinforcement to continue the season.
