Jesper Cornelius is a 24-year-old Danish forward who has been sold to the newly promoted IK Start. Lyngby had not planned to sell Jesper Cornelius now, but changed their mind after receiving what they considered to be a fine offer from IK Start. Sports director Nicas Kjeldsen stated that they received a fine offer for Jesper Cornelius and that although it was not the plan for him to leave already, other players had performed well in the attack during the autumn, making them feel comfortable accepting the offer from IK Start. Cornelius joined Lyngby in February 2025 and his contract was due to expire on June 30, 2028. In the 2025/2026 season for the 1.Division, he made 17 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €350k.