Bogdan Kohut confirmed that Phoenix-Mariupol is interested in signing Ivan Ermashkov. Kohut mentioned that Ermashkov is currently on trial with a UPL team, and Phoenix-Mariupol will observe his performance there. He added that the club continues to monitor the situation and will make further decisions depending on Ermashkov's success with the UPL club.

Cherkasy LNZ has officially announced the departure of Ukrainian defender Ivan Ermachkov.

Ivan Ermachkov, a 20-year-old Ukrainian centre-back, may leave LNZ due to receiving little playing time. He joined the club on 16/10/2025, and his contract expires on 30/06/2027. Ermachkov is a Ukraine U20 international with 2 caps, and his current market value is €75k, according to Transfermarkt.