HR transfers, fake news about Hajduk, the failed career transfer of Marc Pashalic?

The Croatian Football Association has extended its transfer deadline to September 7, marking the final day for clubs competing in the Croatian First League and lower divisions to complete transfers. This period also includes all news related to transfers involving Croatian players, though such information is separated from reports on European competitions. The latest developments include several player movements, with some transfers confirmed while others have been ruled out. Tino Kusanović, a 18-year-old member of Croatia’s under-19 national team, will spend the upcoming season on loan with Austrian Bundesliga club FC Ried. The club has retained the option to buy him outright. Sports director Wolfgang Fiala praised Kusanović's reliability and finishing ability, expressing hope that more talent will join the squad to strengthen the attack. Josip Balić, a 22-year-old winger who previously played for Dugopolje, has signed with Radomlje in Slovenia. In his last season, Balić scored nine goals in 33 matches. Before joining Radomlje, he played for Hrvace and was promoted with RNK Split. Jakov Džolan, a 20-year-old winger, has joined Dubrava from Naftaš Ivanića. During his time at Naftaš Ivanića, Džolan scored 13 goals in helping the team secure first place and qualify for promotion. As a youth player, he represented Sesvete and Dinamo before moving to Naftaš Ivanića. Despite rumors suggesting Dženis Burnić might join Hajduk, the club has clarified there will be no transfer. According to available information, Hajduk has never communicated with Burnić, a Bosnian-Herzegovinian defender who has made 22 appearances for his national team and played 20 minutes at the World Cup. Burnić, born in Germany, trained at Borussia Dortmund and had loans at Stuttgart and Dynamo Dresden. He moved to Heidenheim in 2020 for €500,000 and later joined Karlsruher SC after his contract expired, making him a free agent. Igor Vekić, a Slovenian international goalkeeper, has joined Rijeka on a two-year deal with an option for another season. His signing adds depth to Rijeka’s goalkeeping options. Ivan Perišić, a 37-year-old Croatian international, is reportedly being considered by his former club, AC Milan. Transfer expert Nicolò Schira suggests Perišić could return to Serie A, reigniting speculation over his future beyond his current stay at PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile, the president of HNK Hajduk Split has claimed that a transfer of an unnamed Croatian player has fallen through. While the name was speculated to be Marko Pašalić, the club has stated there will be no transfer. This follows ongoing discussions around potential moves for key players, highlighting the dynamic nature of the transfer window ahead of the new season.