According to Botev Plovdiv's financial benefactor, Iliyan Filipov, the club negotiated with Ludogorets for 23-year-old Irish winger Armstrong Okoflex approximately 15 days ago. Filipov said that Mr. Karamandzhukov visited their facilities and spoke with Hero about a potential transfer. According to Filipov, an agreement was nearly finalized, and the only remaining step was for Ludogorets' scouts to watch Oko-Flex in a friendly match against Partizan on January 21. The amount discussed was reportedly almost double the player's buyout clause. Filipov also stated that Botev had not yet discussed the offers with the player, as the club's plan was to present all options to him on January 20th so he could choose his preferred destination. The winger has been capped 7 times for Ireland's U21 team, scoring 4 goals, and has produced 6 goals and 2 assists in 14 league appearances this season. His buyout clause was reportedly €300,000, and Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €600,000. Wisła Płock has also been linked with the player.