Artem Stepanov, a 17-year-old forward from Bayer Leverkusen, is set for a loan move to 1. FC Nürnberg. The deal reportedly does not include a purchase option, and final details are yet to be finalized. Miroslav Klose, the coach of 1. FC Nürnberg, confirmed the club's interest, stating that they have spoken with Stepanov and that he is a talented, young, and ambitious striker.

1. FC Kaiserslautern is interested in a loan for Artem Stepanov from Bayer Leverkusen. The interest is ongoing, as the club had already attempted to secure a collaboration in the winter. The player, originally from Shakhtar Donetsk's U17 team, joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 and has since developed well, earning a professional contract in January.