Hajduk targets Finnish winger for €1 million

HNK Hajduk Split has officially announced that it is in talks for Finnish international Topi Keskinen, a 23‑year‑old winger from Aberdeen. The club has contacted his agent and is ready to offer roughly €1 million, the same amount the Scottish side paid HJK for the player's previous clause.

Who is Topi Keskinen and why does Hajduk want him?

Keskinen is a key figure at Aberdeen, renowned for his pace and creativity on the flank. He has earned 13 caps for Finland and consistently ranks among the ten fastest wingers in the Scottish Premiership. His contract includes a €1 million release clause, meaning Hajduk must match that sum to break the tie. If the deal goes through, the Finnish attacker could boost Hajduk’s attack, which has already netted 61 goals this season while conceding 36, a +25 goal difference.

Who are the rivals?

Hajduk isn’t the only club after Keskinen; Hungarian side Debrecen and Danish club Odense are also in the mix. Daily Record reports Debrecen has already turned down several offers as too low, while Odense is watching the situation closely. Aberdeen, having paid €1 million for the player, is unwilling to let him go for less, so all three parties will need to meet or exceed that figure.

How does this fit Hajduk’s current form?

Hajduk sits second in the HNL with 68 points, 20 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses from 36 games. The latest result was a 6‑3 victory over Vukovar on 2026‑05‑22, and the last five matches have yielded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses (WDDLL). Adding a player like Keskinen could help the club close the 18‑point gap to leaders Dinamo Zagreb, who sit on 86 points.

What’s next?

Sources from Daily Record say Hajduk will soon formalise its interest and may send an official bid. If the transfer materialises, the Finnish winger would join a squad under a manager seeking extra speed and creativity on the wings. Meanwhile, Aberdeen is scouting defensive reinforcements, and the Scottish league remains lively with several clubs chasing talent.

What does this mean for supporters?

For Hajduk fans, the move signals ambition – the club wants more than just a top‑two finish in the HNL; it aims to strengthen its European credentials. Should Keskinen sign, his impact is expected to be evident in the upcoming fixtures, and the transfer market in Split will likely gain additional momentum.