Former sports director Ivan Telko confirmed that Shakhtar Donetsk is in negotiations to acquire the 33-year-old central defender. There is interest from Shakhtar, and although Telko is no longer part of the negotiations, he believes Shabanov deserves the move. Telko expressed hope that Oleksandriya will receive their demands for Shabanov and acknowledged the player's professionalism and potential move for a season or two to Shakhtar.

Shakhtar Donetsk is interested in signing the Ukrainian central defender Artem Shabanov from Oleksandriya. The transfer fee is reported to be 250,000 euros. The information is provided by journalist Igor Burbas. Artem Shabanov, aged 33, played 29 matches in the 2024/25 season, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. Transfermarkt values the former Dynamo Kyiv player at 250,000 euros.