According to French media, Lyon may approach Fenerbahce again for Szymanski in the January transfer window. The expectation of the management is that an offer over 10 million Euros will be put on the table. Lyon made an offer for the player in the summer, but this was rejected by then-president Ali Koc.

According to Samet Çayır of Fanatik.com, 26-year-old Polish attacking midfielder Sebastian Szymański intends to leave Fenerbahçe in January, a development that follows his recent decision to end his collaboration with long-time agent Mariusz Piekarski. In light of this, the portal lyonfoot.com has suggested that the topic of a transfer to Olympique Lyonnais may resurface this winter. Previously, Lyon made a concrete offer for Szymański after he had passed their entire scouting process and received approval from the sports director and coach. His former agent, Mariusz Piekarski, stated that Fenerbahçe rejected the bid and told the French club not to submit a second one. Piekarski also recounted a meeting with Fenerbahçe's sports director in Rotterdam, who said Szymański would not be sold even for tens of millions. The player reportedly received the same information after speaking with Jose Mourinho. Piekarski estimated Szymański's value at approximately twelve to thirteen million and noted that with one and a half years remaining on his contract, the winter window seems to be the last chance for Fenerbahçe to recover their investment. The player's market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €14 million, and in addition to Lyon, several Serie A clubs, including Lazio and Fiorentina, have also been linked with him.