GKS Katowice considered Ulrik Fredriksen to strengthen their central defense, but was unable to finalize the move before the winter window closed.

GKS Katowice improved its offer for Ulrik Fredriksen, proposing a transfer fee of approximately 450 thousand euros for a permanent transfer, but Fredrikstad rejected the proposed terms again, according to tv2.no. The previous offer was around 300 thousand euros. Separately, Piotr Koźmiński from Goal.pl reported that the club is willing to pay a 400 thousand euro transfer fee and offer an annual salary of 240 thousand euros for a central, right, or left defender. Ulrik Fredriksen stated in an interview with tv2.no that he has always wanted to try playing abroad and that he hopes to do so when the right moment comes and Fredrikstad is satisfied with the offer.

GKS Katowice is interested in 26-year-old Norwegian centre-back Ulrik Fredriksen and has made offers for him. The first offer was rejected, but a new offer has reportedly been made, amounting to between three and four million Norwegian kroner. Piotr Koźmiński from Goal.pl confirmed that GKS Katowice made a proposal, estimating its value at around 300 thousand euros. Fredriksen's contract with his current employer runs until the end of 2026. Fredriksen joined Fredrikstad FK in March 2025 and has 7 caps for the Norway U21 national team. His current Transfermarkt market value is €900k.