It was previously reported that the Turkish club Istanbulspor might sign the 31-year-old Ukrainian midfielder Vladlen Yurchenko from Metalist 1925. His contract with the Ukrainian club is set to expire on December 31, 2026, and he has a current market value of €600k, according to Transfermarkt. In addition to the Turkish club, Ukrainian clubs Bukovyna and Chornomorets have also been linked with the player.