Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, 20, has a release clause of €20 million that will become active in the summer of 2026, with €16 million of that fee designated for his club. Lokomotiv head coach Mikhail Galaktionov stated his belief that the player and his representatives are targeting a top club to further his development and would not accept just any move. In the 2025/2026 season, Batrakov has 11 goals and 6 assists in 17 Premier Liga appearances and has 10 caps and 3 goals for Russia. The player, who joined Lokomotiv Moscow in January 2024, has a contract until June 30, 2029, and a current Transfermarkt market value of €25.00m.
Several other top European clubs have been linked with him, including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Inter. In January 2026, reports stated Lokomotiv Moskva's asking price is €35-40 million, while in November 2025, Barcelona was linked with a potential €30 million summer offer.
