Igor Ledya­khov addressed the reported interest from Barcelona in Lokomotiv Moscow and Russia national team midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, downplaying the speculation as premature. Speaking to a correspondent from 'Чемпионат', Ledya­khov questioned the substance of the reports, suggesting they were just talk and that there were no concrete negotiations. He advised that the 20-year-old player should focus on completing a season at his current level, after which he believed offers would definitely follow. Batrakov, who has scored 10 goals and made two assists in 11 appearances in all competitions this season, has a contract with Lokomotiv Moscow until the summer of 2029. The Transfermarkt portal lists his market value at €12 million.