Sportske Novosti has reported that Filip Benković is in discussions to sign with Rijeka. Both parties have shown interest, although the length of the contract remains under negotiation. Benković, who was once a promising talent at Dinamo, experienced a challenging career abroad with stints at Leicester City, Celtic, and Trabzonspor. Currently a free agent, he is perceived as an ideal candidate to revive his career at Rijeka, which requires reinforcement in the defensive position.

Filip Benković is expected to make a final decision today on joining Rijeka, with Polić suggesting that the club is an ideal destination for him.

According to Index.hr, Filip Benković is on the verge of returning to SHNL by joining Rijeka. After ending his contract with Udinese in the summer, he is currently a free agent. The transfer would not involve any fees as no transfer fee is necessary. Rijeka is in need of central defenders following the sale of Galešić to Dinamo and Radeljić's injury. Unlike the Spanish second division club Eldense, where Benković was on trial for two weeks but did not sign a contract, Rijeka is capable of meeting the salary demands of Benković.

Sportske Novosti reports on Filip Benković's potential move to Rijeka. Filip Benković, a 27-year-old center-back who left Dinamo for Leicester in 2018, is close to joining Rijeka. He is currently without a club after his contract with Udinese expired in the summer of 2024. Benković, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, could join Rijeka as a free agent if both parties reach a mutual agreement on player and financial terms. He is considered a potential replacement for Niko Galešić.