KRC Genk has made a €4m bid for Niko Sigur, the 22-year-old midfielder from Hajduk Split, as Toulouse enters the race for his signature. The Belgian club is seeking defensive midfield reinforcement after a stuttering start to the season with four points from three matches and eight goals conceded in four games.
Why Niko Sigur is a target for Genk
Genk had considered Ibrahim Sory Bangoura and Nikolas Sattlberger, but neither convinced the technical staff. Dimitri de Condé, Head of Football at the club, is leading the search for a defensive midfielder who can stabilize the team. Sigur, who was part of the Canadian national team squad for the World Cup, is seen as a player offering both defensive solidity and the ability to distribute play effectively.
Toulouse enters the battle
While Hajduk Split has yet to respond to Genk’s offer, Toulouse has also expressed interest. The French club is reportedly willing to pay three million euros and claims it can offer better personal terms to the player. This could give Toulouse an edge in negotiations, particularly given the financial demands of the Croatian club.
What this means for the transfer
Genk has not yet secured Sigur’s transfer and faces pressure to act before Hajduk Split’s Thursday clash with Rakow for a place in the Conference League league phase. The Limburg side currently sits ninth in the Jupiler Pro League with four points from three games (1W-1D-1L), a goal difference of zero (8 scored, 8 conceded), and five points behind leaders Club Brugge KV. Their next fixture is at home against SK Beveren on 28 August 2026.
The coming days will determine whether Genk can increase its bid or if Toulouse presents a more compelling offer. For both the player and the clubs, the outcome hinges on timing, financial feasibility, and Hajduk Split’s willingness to negotiate.
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