Vladimir Kuzmichev, the agent representing Lokomotiv midfielder Aleksei Batrakov, addressed the rumors regarding Wolfsburg's alleged attempt to acquire the player. Kuzmichev clarified that these claims were unfounded, asserting that if Wolfsburg had indeed approached Lokomotiv with such an offer, the club's management would have notified him because of their strong relationship. He pointed out that, as it stands, Lokomotiv's management is at liberty to make their own decisions, yet they would have surely informed him about any proposal, demonstrating the transparency and effective communication between the involved parties.