GNK Dinamo Zagreb is close to selling forward Fran Topić before the transfer window closes. The eighteen-year-old from Sesvete has been told to find a new club, with Italian Serie B side Sampdoria showing the most serious interest, according to a report by Net.hr Sportski.
Dinamo currently sits third in the HNL with 10 points from four games, recording three wins and one draw. The Blues have scored 11 goals and conceded three, giving them a +8 goal difference. They trail league leaders NK Osijek by two points in the title race. You can follow these updates on our standings page.
Why does Dinamo want to sell Topić?
Fran Topić joined Dinamo in 2022. He spent last season on loan at Zrinjski from Mostar, where he played an impressive 42 matches. During that spell, he scored four goals and provided seven assists. However, upon returning to Maksimir, he found his pathway to the first team blocked. On the right wing, the coaching staff already has Mateo Lisica and Dani Rodriguez at their disposal. Furthermore, the imminent arrival of Iker Almena is expected to further limit opportunities for the young attacker.
Consequently, the club's management told Topić before the recent match against Istra that it is in his best interest to find a new engagement. The player, as the report states, has acted on that message and is actively seeking a solution. Dinamo is asking for approximately two million euros for the transfer.
What is the path of the Italian interest?
The most concrete path for Fran Topić leads to Italy. Sampdoria, currently competing in Serie B, has shown serious interest in the young Croatian. According to information, the Italian club is considering an initial loan deal that could later become a permanent transfer. They are not the only interested party from the peninsula. Top-flight side Lecce was also interested but was not prepared to pay the asking price of two million euros.
Topić's potential departure is part of a broader squad reorganization plan. Dinamo also has some injury absentees. The list of sidelined players includes Kévin Theophile-Catherine and Ivan Filipović, which you can check on our injuries page. These changes come ahead of an important domestic fixture against HNK Gorica, scheduled for September 5th. Gorica is currently 10th in the table.
What are Topić's statistics so far?
Fran Topić has played a total of 42 official matches for Dinamo, including his loan period. In that time, he scored four goals and set up seven more for his teammates. His season at Zrinjski demonstrated his potential but also his need for regular playing time, which he currently cannot secure at Maksimir. Dinamo's strategy of selling young players who are not in the coach's immediate plans is standard practice for maintaining financial balance and creating space for other players.
The transfer of Fran Topić could be one of the final moves for the Blues in this transfer window. The club will continue preparations for the season's continuation, where they will aim to close the two-point gap to leaders Osijek. The next step is the match against Gorica, the details of which can be found on the fixtures schedule. Dinamo will look to extend their run of three wins and a draw in the league in that encounter.
