According to Bild, 1. FC Köln offered five million euros for Mateusz Żukowski, but Magdeburg rejected the offer. 1. FC Köln has been monitoring Żukowski's situation for a long time and there is a high likelihood they will return with an improved offer. Magdeburg is waiting for further proposals until mid-August and will rule out a transfer if no satisfactory offers are received by then. Bild also reported, based on information from sources in the Polish national team, that Mateusz Żukowski was informed by members of the national team staff that a transfer to the Bundesliga would substantially increase his chances for future call-ups. A factor in the transfer negotiations is that Żukowski is aware he needs to move to a top-tier league to continue his national team career.

BILD recently reported that Köln is interested in Mateusz Zukowski, a striker for the second division club Magdeburg. The same report stated that Zukowski is currently still too expensive for Köln.

FC Köln is interested in 24-year-old Polish centre-forward Mateusz Żukowski as they search for offensive reinforcements, but the transfer is facing difficulties. The club has significant doubts, and the likelihood of the move succeeding is not considered high. The primary concerns are reportedly excessive financial expectations. Transfermarkt.de noted the player's estimated value has increased from 500 thousand to six million euros over the past year. Additionally, some club officials are uncertain if Żukowski can maintain his performance, which included 17 goals and 3 assists in 21 2. Bundesliga matches, at a higher level. Eintracht Frankfurt had previously been linked with the player, but their interest is now reportedly decreasing. Żukowski has been capped once by the Polish national team.