According to Piotr Kamieniecki of TVP Sport, ŁKS Łódź are in advanced negotiations for the permanent cash transfer of 19-year-old Polish midfielder Mateusz Szczepaniak from Legia Warszawa. The potential move follows a season where Szczepaniak was on loan at Pogoń Grodzisk Mazowiecki because Legia could not guarantee him regular first-team football. The first-division club is reportedly determined to sign the midfielder, in whom they perceive great potential. The deal would also secure Legia a percentage of any future sale of the player. The report suggests that the situation is expected to be resolved in the near future. During the 2025/2026 season in the Betclic 1 Liga, Szczepaniak made 32 appearances, scored 7 goals, and provided 2 assists. The Poland U19 international has 12 caps and one goal, is under contract with Legia Warszawa until June 30, 2027, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €600k.