Lokomotiv Moscow is in negotiations with Galatasaray over a potential transfer for Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov. The 21-year-old footballer joined Lokomotiv in January 2024 and does not want to move to the Turkish club. He has 11 caps and 3 goals for Russia. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he made 28 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 10 assists. Batrakov's current contract with Lokomotiv is valid until the summer of 2029. According to information on the Transfermarkt portal, his market value is €28 million. The player has also been linked with other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Barcelona. In June 2026, reports claimed Paris Saint-Germain were close to finalizing a €25 million transfer. His agent confirmed in February 2026 that a €20 million release clause would become active in the summer of 2026.