Polish goalkeeper Rafał Gikiewicz, 37, is not in the future plans of Widzew Łódź and will be allowed to transfer. He has expressed interest in returning to the 2. Bundesliga, but there is limited time in the transfer window. The club is finalizing the transfer of Veljko Ilic, and once completed, Gikiewicz will be permitted to leave. He seeks a club where he can be a regular starter. The club is even ready to terminate his contract, which is set to expire in June 2026, to expedite the process. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €250k.