Lech Poznań is looking for reinforcements in the midfield and may reach for one of the most valuable Lechia Gdańsk players. Iwan Żelizko is on the wish list of the Polish champion, but the transfer will not be easy. The Gdańsk club highly values ​​the Ukrainian representative, and the competition in the Ekstraklasa is also closely monitoring the midfielder’s situation.

Iwan Żelizko is targeted by Lech Poznań

Lech Poznań is analyzing the market in terms of strengthening the second line. The Polish champion’s interests include Iwan Żelizko, who has been playing for Lechia Gdańsk since 2023. The Ukrainian is one of the players who, despite the club’s relegation from the Ekstraklasa, maintained a high position on the market.

The midfielder has had a solid period in Pomerania. So far, he has played 87 games for Lechia, scored 13 goals and made nine assists. Such numbers, combined with good play in midfield, make him arouse the interest of teams with higher ambitions.

Lechia’s relegation may mean the leaders leaving

Lechia Gdańsk started the previous season with a penalty of five negative points, which was of great importance in the fight for relegation. Ultimately, the team was relegated from the Ekstraklasa, and this may lead to personnel changes.

The players linked with his departure include Tomáš Bobček, Camilo Mena and Żelizka. The club must take into account that it will be difficult to keep all important players in the elite backfield. On the other hand, the Ukrainian’s long contract gives the Gdańsk team a strong negotiating position.

Lechia values ​​its midfielder highly

Żelizko’s contract is valid until June 30, 2028. This means that Lechia does not have to accept the first offer that comes along. The Gdańsk club can expect several million euros before it even sits down for specific talks.

For Lech it would be a costly transfer, but also a move showing ambition after winning the Polish championship. Poznań needs a broad and high-quality team, especially if they want to combine fighting in the league with appearances on the international arena.

Widzew Łódź is also monitoring the situation

Lech is not the only club interested in Lechia’s midfielder. Earlier, Widzew Łódź appeared in this context, as it would also have the financial capacity to fight for the player.

The competition for Żelizka may gain momentum if Lechia receives specific proposals. For now, the key question is whether any of the clubs will decide to meet the financial expectations of the relegated player.

The Polish champion is looking for quality in the midfield

Żelizka’s transfer would suit Lech’s needs. The Ukrainian knows the Ekstraklasa, has experience in Polish reality and is able to combine work in the midfield with numbers in the offensive. This is the profile of a player who could quickly join the team without a long adaptation period.

The biggest obstacle remains the price. If Lechia does not lower expectations, talks may be difficult. However, Lech has a sports argument in the form of the Polish championship and the prospect of playing for the highest goals, which can be very attractive for a footballer.