Bolton Wanderers have been advised to target Oxford United defender Michał Helik as a replacement for the departed George Johnston. The 30-year-old Poland international has a release clause of approximately €750,000 (£650,000) in his contract, which became active following his club's relegation. Helik, who has also played for the Tykes and Huddersfield Town since moving to England in 2020, is considered a target that Bolton should pursue before a rival club makes a move. The defender, who has 7 caps for Poland, joined Oxford in January 2025 and his contract runs until 2027. Watford have also been linked with a move, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.00m.