Evidence score
AIK are weighing a record bid of 25‑30 million SEK for Osijek defensive midfielder Luka Vrbancic, whose contract runs to June 2028. Both Fotbolltransfers (Ninib Staifo) and SvenskaFans report the same claim, attributing it to Sportbladet.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 2 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent9/10
Last update 13 days ago
What we know
AIK are weighing a record bid of 25‑30 million SEK for Osijek defensive midfielder Luka Vrbancic, whose contract runs to June 2028. Both Fotbolltransfers (Ninib Staifo) and SvenskaFans report the same claim, attributing it to Sportbladet.
The story broke on 22 Oct when Fotbolltransfers said AIK were ready to launch the bid; SvenskaFans echoed it the same day. Neither outlet mentions a formal offer having been submitted, per Fotbolltransfers.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 22 Oct 2026, fotbolltransfers.com, citing Sportbladet (article not located).
- No independent source: all 2 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Sportbladet, whose own article we could not locate.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 13 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fotbolltransfers.com 22/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | AIK uppges vara redo att lägga ett rekordbud på 25 till 30 miljoner kronor för att vinna dragkampen om Vrbancic Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sportbladet (article not located) |
| SvenskaFans 22/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | AIK considering a record bid of 25-30 million SEK for Luka Vrbancic. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sportbladet (article not located) |
Timeline
- 22 Oct 2026 · fotbolltransfers.comAIK uppges vara redo att lägga ett rekordbud på 25 till 30 miljoner kronor för att vinna dragkampen om Vrbancic
Repeats reporting attributed to Sportbladet (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
- 22 Oct 2026 · SvenskaFansAIK considering a record bid of 25-30 million SEK for Luka Vrbancic.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sportbladet (we could not locate its own article). Stage: interest
Does AIK need him?
Defensive Midfield: the central midfielders AIK already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (8, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Hove | Central Midfield | 26 | 31 Dec 2028 |
| Amel Mujanic | Central Midfield | 25 | 31 Dec 2030 |
| Yannick Geiger | Central Midfield | 19 | 31 Dec 2029 |
| Stanley Wilson Omondi | Defensive Midfield | 20 | 31 Dec 2027 |
| Abdihakim Ali | Central Midfield | 24 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Dino Besirovic | Central Midfield | 32 | 31 Dec 2027 |
| Martin Ellingsen | Defensive Midfield | 31 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Linus Järeteg | Central Midfield | 19 | 31 Dec 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Amel Mujanic (Central Midfield)2025/26 · free from Örgryte IS
- Linus Järeteg (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from AIK U19 · fee undisclosed
- Stanley Wilson Omondi (Defensive Midfield)2025/26 · back from loan at Enköpings SK
- Yannick Geiger (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from AIK U19 · fee undisclosed
- Henry Atola Meja (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at AFC Eskilstuna
- Kazper Karlsson (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Degerfors IF
- Johan Hove (Central Midfield)2024/25 · from FC Groningen · €800k
- Stanley Wilson Omondi (Defensive Midfield)2024/25 · from FC Kariobangi Sharks · €181k
- Áron Csongvai (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2024/25 · from Videoton FC Fehérvár · €500k
- Henry Atola Meja (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2024/25 · back from loan at AFC Eskilstuna
- Kazper Karlsson (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2024/25 · from Bologna Primavera · €400k
- Lamine Fanne (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2024/25 · on loan from Luton Town
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 22 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 22 Oct 2026 (13 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 89 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Player profile
- Full name
- Luka Vrbančić
- Age
- 21
- Agent
- ROOF