Matvii Ponomarenko, a 20-year-old forward for Dynamo Kyiv and the Ukrainian national team, scored 13 goals in 15 Premier Liga appearances in the 2025/2026 season. It is reported that several well-known clubs worldwide have shown interest in him. Ajax Amsterdam, a 36-time Dutch champion and one of Europe's most decorated clubs, is one of the clubs interested in the player. Ponomarenko's contract with the Ukrainian club expires at the end of 2028. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €12.00m. In June 2026, reports indicated that Dynamo Kyiv valued the player between €25 million and €30 million. It was also reported that Borussia Dortmund had previously made an offer of €20 million.