Metalist 1925 has shown interest in Rafael Profini, an Argentine midfielder for Union Santa Fe. The Ukrainian Premier League representative has offered 3 million euros for the 20-year-old player. Mladen Bartulovic, the head coach for Metalist 1925, is personally interested in the signing. Profini joined the club in January 2024 and has a contract until the end of 2026. His market value is €2.80m, according to Transfermarkt. In 16 appearances in the 2025/2026 domestic league season, he has scored 1 goal and provided 5 assists. Shakhtar Donetsk has also been associated with the player, and reports in June 2026 indicated a formal offer of approximately €2.8-3 million.