According to Fanatik, Minnesota United will resume negotiations for the transfer of Cătălin Cîrjan in the winter transfer window. The American club showed strong interest in Cîrjan during the summer, but the transfer was not completed after Dinamo officials rejected their offer. Andrei Nicolescu, president of Dinamo, stated on Digi Sport that a concrete offer from MLS was received on the day of the Cupa României match, with a time limit to complete the transfer. Nicolescu said there were many more conditions involved. Cătălin Cîrjan extended his contract with Dinamo until 2029, and a release clause of 5 million euros was set.

Andrei Nicolescu, the president of Dinamo, stated that the club received an offer from the MLS club Minnesota United for a loan with a purchase obligation after 10 appearances. Nicolescu also stated that the proposed amount was approximately 3.5 million dollars, to be paid in 3 installments, and that Dinamo refused the proposal. Cătălin Cîrjan stated he was not aware of the offer from the United States and had only thought about it in the last few days, having heard about it from the press.

According to Digi Sport, Minnesota United from MLS proposed a loan with a purchase option for Cătălin Cîrjan valued at 3.4 million euros. Dinamo did not accept the proposed arrangement, and negotiations did not result in an agreement before the transfer window in the United States closed.

Journalist Emanuel Roșu revealed that Minnesota United has started negotiations with Dinamo for Cătălin Cîrjan. According to MNUFC News, Minnesota’s initial offer for Cătălin Cîrjan was a loan plus a purchase option of 3.4 million euros, which was to be paid by the American club in several installments until the summer of 2029. Dinamo rejected the proposal. According to MNUFC News, Minnesota are set to make a new offer. In a new agreement signed in February 2026 and valid until the summer of 2029, Dinamo inserted a release clause of 5 million euros for Cătălin Cîrjan.