Ukrainian journalist Igor Tsyganyk reports that Gutsulyak is sought by European clubs and that the player has decided he wants to play abroad, as he wishes to leave the UPL.

According to journalist and commentator Viktor Vatsko, Metallist 1925 was interested in winger Aleksey Gutsulyak but decided he was not a suitable target due to his financial demands. It is reported that Aleksey has conditions at Polesie that Metallist 1925 will not attempt to match, because no one on the team has such a high salary.

According to journalist Igor Tsyganyk, several clubs from the Turkish league have a concrete interest in the player.

According to Igor Burabas, negotiations between Polesye and midfielder Gutsulyak regarding his salary are at a difficult stage. The player's current salary is $50,000 per month, or $600,000 per year, under a contract signed with a 2+2 year scheme. The club proposes to reduce the monthly salary to $20,000 for three years, which is a reduction of more than half. If Gutsulyak does not agree, Polesye may exercise the option to extend the contract and then immediately sell the player to cover expenses.