Belarus head coach Viktor Goncharenko stated his belief that Lokomotiv's 20-year-old Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov has the potential to move to a top European club, suggesting he could join a team such as Arsenal or PSG. Goncharenko remarked that Batrakov is at a good age and has the qualities to make such a move, encouraging him to pursue opportunities to play in the Champions League. It has been previously reported that PSG has shown an interest in the player. Batrakov joined Lokomotiv in January 2024 and is under contract until June 2029. He has 10 caps and 3 goals for Russia, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €25.00m. Other clubs linked with the midfielder include FC Barcelona and Napoli.