Raków Częstochowa is in transfer talks to sign midfielder William Milovanovic from Swedish club GAIS. The Ekstraklasa side aims to finalize the deal before the transfer window closes on 9 September 2026.
Milovanovic is a 24-year-old player holding Swedish and Serbian citizenship. Since January 2024, he has played 72 matches for GAIS, scoring 5 goals and providing 9 assists. His current contract with the Gothenburg-based club runs until 31 December 2027. The Swedish newspaper "Göteborgs-Posten" reported: "Raków Częstochowa is preparing to strengthen the midfield."
Who else was interested in Milovanovic?
Jagiellonia Białystok also inquired about a potential transfer for Milovanovic during the current transfer window. This shows the player has attracted attention within the Polish league. Raków Częstochowa has moved closest to securing the player. However, negotiations are complicated by the Swedish club's preferences.
GAIS strongly prefers a definitive sale of the player, which would provide an immediate cash injection. Raków may consider a loan with an obligation to buy as a compromise. "Göteborgs-Posten" noted: "The Swedish club is reluctant about such an option, as they decidedly prefer a definitive sale of the player, which would guarantee them an immediate and certain cash boost."
Why does Raków need midfield reinforcement?
The Częstochowa club currently sits in last, 18th place in the Ekstraklasa with zero points after six matchdays. Their record is six consecutive losses. The team has scored only 6 goals this season while conceding 14. This leaves them with a negative goal difference of -8. They are already 16 points behind leaders Lech Poznań. This difficult league table situation necessitates squad strengthening.
Additionally, manager Dawid Szwarga must cope with the absence of key players. The injured list includes Erick Otieno and Stratos Svarnas. Details on this season's squad status can be followed on our squad page. A potential Milovanovic transfer is intended to help rebuild the team's form.
What are Raków's next steps?
The club has little time to complete the transfer, as the window closes on Tuesday. All formalities must be settled before this deadline. Following any potential transfer, the team's focus will shift to a difficult league fixture. Raków will next play against Legia Warszawa, the second-placed team, on 7 November 2026 away from home. The detailed match schedule is in our fixtures calendar.
William Milovanovic could make his debut for the new team only after the international break, should the transfer be finalized. His contract with GAIS is valid for over another year.
