There were rumors of interest from Germany in Jakob Pokorny, an 18-year-old Austrian Centre-Back. Several German Bundesliga clubs are reportedly interested in the captain of the U17 World Cup runner-up team. He plays for FC Liefering, having joined in July 2025, and his contract is valid until June 2028. This season, he has made 4 appearances in Austria's 2. Liga. The defender has been capped twice for the Austria U18 national team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €300k.