Aleksandr Chernikov, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder from Krasnodar and an international player for his country, was linked to FC Porto by the Russian media, specifically the website Championat. It was reported that Farioli appreciates the qualities of the midfielder. However, A BOLA reported that Chernikov is not part of FC Porto's plans as the club's board is focused on other reinforcements in this summer market. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 8.00 million euros.