Werder Bremen are negotiating a surprise deal for Dawid Kownacki. The striker is set to move to Polish club Pogon Szczecin before the winter break, as reported by Polish journalist Mateusz Borek on Wednesday. The Green-Whites are under pressure after a disappointing transfer window and a poor start to the season. In the Bundesliga, Werder Bremen sit in 15th place with zero points from one game, a 1-4 defeat. The next tough challenge comes on Thursday with a home match against third-placed RB Leipzig. The team already trails league leaders Bayern Munich by three points this season. sport.de first reported the story.
Why does Werder Bremen want to sell Dawid Kownacki?
Dawid Kownacki joined Werder Bremen on a free transfer from Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2023. The 29-year-old forward never managed to establish himself in Bremen. Loan spells back at Fortuna Düsseldorf and at Hertha BSC also failed to revive his career. His contract with Werder expires next summer. A sale now would help the financially struggling club save a salary worth millions. Sporting director Clemens Fritz had no money left for transfer fees by the end of the window, despite significant revenue from the sales of Mio Backhaus, Romano Schmid, and Karim Coulibaly. A surplus of around 35 million euros did not help the club fill key positions.
What would the deal with Pogon Szczecin look like?
According to information from sport.de, Werder Bremen are currently negotiating with Pogon Szczecin about an immediate transfer of forward Dawid Kownacki, as Mateusz Borek said. The club, known as Stettin in Germany, has reportedly already agreed on terms with the player. Kownacki would sign a two-year contract with an option for a further year. A move outside the transfer window is only possible via the free agent market now. It is unclear if Werder will look there. Further signings by other means are no longer possible before the winter break.
What are the problems with the Werder squad?
Criticism of the expired transfer period is severe. Missed reinforcements for midfield and the wings, plus a bloated squad, are weighing on the team. The squad lacks a successor for Romano Schmid and a replacement for the expensive and loaned offensive flop Samuel Mbangula. Many around the club expect another season battling in the relegation zone. Coach Daniel Thioune must turn the situation around under these difficult conditions in the coming weeks. The current squad clearly highlights the weaknesses.
What is next for Werder Bremen on the pitch?
The sporting situation is tense. With just one goal scored and four conceded, the goal difference is negative. The next opportunity to earn points comes quickly. On September 5, 2026, Werder Bremen host strong RB Leipzig at the Wohninvest Weserstadion. A look at the current standings underlines the urgency. The team must find its form quickly to avoid falling behind. You can find all upcoming matches on our fixtures page. The deal for Dawid Kownacki would be a first step to simplify the squad and create financial breathing room.
