A report by Match TV stated that 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov is on Paris Saint-Germain's shortlist and that the French club could make a lucrative offer to Lokomotiv in the summer. In response, the player's representative, Vladimir Kuzmichev, told a 'Championat' correspondent that he was unaware of any interest from PSG. Kuzmichev added that he had spoken with Lokomotiv shortly before and they also had no such information. He confirmed that no one from PSG had been in contact with the player's representatives. Batrakov has 8 caps and 3 goals for Russia. In the Premier Liga this season, he has 10 goals and 4 assists in 14 appearances. His contract with Lokomotiv is valid until June 2029, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €23.00m. Other clubs recently linked with the player include FC Barcelona, Juventus, and Inter.