FC Koln faces the challenge of potentially losing Jakub Kaminski, who had an impressive performance in the 2025/26 season. The Polish forward arrived from VfL Wolfsburg, where he never fully realized his potential. However, at the Geißböcke, he received the trust that helped him prove himself. The club has already activated the purchase option of 5.5 million euros, but a release clause of at least 20 million euros could allow Kaminski to leave. Reports indicate that several Premier League clubs, including Brighton & Hove Albion, are interested in the 24-year-old. FC Koln's sporting director Thomas Kessler has been informed and is in discussions with Kaminski's representatives. Kaminski himself has openly talked about his dream of moving to the Premier League, which increases the likelihood of his departure. While a sale would benefit FC Koln financially, the loss of such a talented player would be hard to compensate from a sporting perspective. Kessler thus faces another difficult task in an already busy summer.