Mihai Stoica announced that FCSB has received an offer for Darius Olaru that the club does not find satisfactory. Stoica stated that a discussion for Olaru is ongoing and they are waiting to see if the proposed sum increases. He added that if it does not, the player has a contract with them for two more years. Stoica also mentioned that, unlike in other cases, Olaru is not a player they want to sell, and that he has a five million clause. If the offer increases, it is likely Darius Olaru will leave FCSB this summer; otherwise, he will continue at the club for the next season.

Scouts from Genk were present at the Conference League playoff match won by FCSB against Dinamo. FCSB's new coach, Marius Baciu, announced that he was called by an important scout who inquired about Darius Olaru. MediaSportif discussed a possible transfer, stating that it would show a lack of imagination by the Belgians, given that Olaru has previously been on the lists of Gent and Anderlecht. The same source wrote that negotiations are intense, but competition from Lille makes the operation risky for Genk. Foreign journalists wrote that although the player has good performances, he has repeatedly been involved in transfers that did not materialize, noting his market value has decreased in recent years, which could mean less risk for Genk. There are concerns that Genk will not be able to negotiate with Gigi Becali for the player, whose contract expires in the summer of 2028. It is claimed there has been a psychological or contractual obstacle preventing Olaru from transferring, with his reluctance to leave Romania despite offers cited as a suggestion of such an obstacle. The transfer seems complicated, as FCSB will not easily part with Olaru. Genk's strategy is based on Olaru being at his career peak, internationally experienced, and more financially accessible, but the player could reject their project in favor of a major French club.

Belgian media reported that Racing Genk is interested in transferring Darius Olaru. The transfer is dependent on another move, as Konstantinos Karetsas is very likely to leave Genk. According to some reliable sources, Genk wants 45 million euros for Karetsas. Olaru's cost is 5 million euros, which is the release clause in his contract, and the Romanian club does not intend to let him leave for less. Olaru has two years remaining on his contract in Romania, and KRC Genk is seeking to strengthen its midfield.

Scouts from Belgian club Genk and French side Lille were present at a match to watch FCSB's 28-year-old Romanian captain and attacking midfielder, Darius Olaru. Both teams are interested in transferring the player. Darius Olaru has a release clause of 5 million euros at FCSB, and the club's owner, Gigi Becali, will not negotiate the fee. Olaru, who has 27 caps for Romania, joined his current club in January 2020 and is under contract until June 2028.