Neftchi, coached by Yuriy Vernydub, is interested in 34-year-old Ukrainian forward and Zorya captain Pylyp Budkivskyi. The coach is familiar with Budkivskyi's abilities and wants to sign him. The main obstacle to the transfer is the lack of agreement between Neftchi and Zorya regarding the compensation amount for the player's transfer. Negotiations are ongoing. Budkivskyi, who has 6 caps for Ukraine, joined his current club in August 2024 and is under contract until the end of 2027. In the 2025/2026 season, he scored 12 goals and provided 2 assists in 28 Premier Liga matches. His current market value is €300k, according to Transfermarkt.