In the last few transfer windows, Donetsk Shakhtar tried to strengthen the attacking line of the team by signing two graduates of Kharkiv Metalist.
Yevhen KrasnikovAccording to the source, the management of the miners showed interest in Hennadiy Synchuk, who is currently playing in MLS, and Kyrylo Dihtiar, who still plays for the Kharkiv club.
It is reported that there were several stages of negotiations between the clubs, but none were successful — Yevhen Krasnikov personally opposed such transfers.
Synchuk is a product of Kharkiv football, having gone through the Metalist academy. In May 2023, he made his UPL debut with the Kharkiv club. In January 2025, Hennadiy signed a contract with Montreal until 2028 with the possibility of extension for another year.
Kyrylo Dihtiar has already played 46 matches at the adult level in his career, scoring 6 goals and providing 7 assists. The Transfermarkt portal values him at 800 thousand euros.
