Metalist 1925 previously attempted to acquire 18-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Denis Marchenko from Obolon, offering around 1 million dollars. However, Obolon valued their player at twice that amount, leading to a failed negotiation. Marchenko, whose contract expires in December 2027, has a current market value estimated by Transfermarkt to be €300k and has also been linked with clubs such as Brest and Slovan Bratislava.