Istra 1961 nears deal for Hellas Verona forward Isaac Aguiar Tomich

Istra 1961 is nearing a deal to sign 22-year-old forward Isaac Aguiar Tomich on loan from Hellas Verona. The Brazilian-born attacker holds Croatian citizenship and is expected to join the Pula-based club once paperwork is finalized. The agreement reportedly includes an option for Istra to purchase the player for 500,000 euros.

Tomich, who has played in Serie A and was previously on loan at Portugal's Nacional, is expected to replace Saydou Bangura in the squad. Bangura is set to move to Radomlje in Slovenia. While Bangura will leave without a transfer fee, Istra is expected to retain a 25 percent stake in any future transfer of the player.