Karol Świderski was a candidate for a winter transfer and had been looking for a new club abroad since mid-December because he felt he did not have the trust of Benítez. Panathinaikos had been prepared to consider winter offers for Świderski. However, due to a serious injury suffered by Cyriel Dessers, Panathinaikos intends to suspend all discussions regarding the player's transfer and has informed his side. While the matter is not yet resolved, it may be difficult for Świderski to leave Panathinaikos at present.

There is interest from Russia for 28-year-old Karol Swiderski, but there is no official offer. Panathinaikos has set the price at 8 million euros for discussions regarding the sale of the Polish forward. Panathinaikos does not intend to transfer the player for a lower fee and is not under time pressure for this sale. If no proposal meeting the club's financial expectations is presented, Karol Swiderski will remain on the roster at least until the summer. The situation could change towards the end of the transfer window. Swiderski's contract with the club runs until 2028. The Polish international, who has 47 caps and 13 goals for his country, joined Panathinaikos in January 2025 for a confirmed fee of €2.0 million and has scored 4 goals in 12 league appearances this season. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is currently estimated at €5.00m. Several Polish clubs, including Widzew Lodz and Legia Warszawa, have also been linked with the player.