Phillip Verhounig, a 20-year-old Centre-Forward, captain of the second-division team FC Liefering, and a current Austria U21 international, was considered a likely departure after a strong spring season because he had only one year left on his contract. According to Sky transfer insider Eric Niederseer, Verhounig is set to join Wolfsberger AC in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. The same report suggests that Wolfsberger AC secured his signature over Austria Wien and Swiss champions FC Thun. FC Red Bull Salzburg is FC Liefering's cooperation club and has secured a buy-back option. According to the same source, this option will give them long-term control. Eric Niederseer also reported that Verhounig has already completed his medical. In the 2025/2026 season in the 2. Liga, Verhounig scored 23 goals and provided 7 assists in 63 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €350k.