Polish international Dawid Kownacki, 29, of Werder Bremen was recently linked in the media with Hannover 96, one of several clubs connected with the forward, including Polish sides Korona Kielce, Widzew Łódź, and Wieczysta Kraków. According to a statement from sporting director Tomasz Rząsa on Kanale Sportowym, his former club Lech Poznań is not currently considering his return. More recently, Mateusz Borek reported that Kownacki is very close to joining Pogoń Szczecin. Talks with Werder regarding his departure are said to be ongoing. Borek also reported that the proposed contract is for two years with an option for an additional season. This information contrasts with an earlier suggestion that the player would likely remain at Werder. Kownacki has 7 caps and 1 goal for Poland. He joined Werder Bremen in July 2023, and his current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €1.50m.