According to Italian transfer expert Rudy Galetti, FC Red Bull Salzburg are expected to offer Austrian centre-back Jakob Pokorny a professional contract soon. The 18-year-old currently plays for FC Liefering and has also attracted interest from Serie A club Como. It has been reported that Como approached his club to inquire about a potential transfer. Several German Bundesliga clubs are also said to be monitoring the player, who is the captain of the U17 vice-world champion team. Pokorny has 2 caps for the Austria U18 national team, and his current market value is estimated at €300k by Transfermarkt. This season, he has made 3 appearances in the 2. Liga and 4 in the ÖFB Jugendliga U18.