Former CSKA player Vasily Ivanov commented on the possible transfer of midfielder Dmitry Barinov from Lokomotiv Moscow. 'CSKA can reach an agreement with Barinov. Everything is possible. He is a good player, has played for the Russian national team. Barinov could help CSKA. Negotiations between the parties are ongoing regarding the transfer of the 29-year-old midfielder.' (Source: Championat, Maria Kutsubeva).

According to a source familiar with the situation, all parties are continuing communication regarding the transfer of Lokomotiv's 29-year-old Russian midfielder Dmitry Barinov to CSKA Moscow. The source also indicated that the player has not refused the offer from CSKA. This contrasts with an earlier report from the Telegram channel 'Mutko protiv', which had stated that negotiations between Lokomotiv and CSKA were complete. Barinov's current contract with his club runs until the end of June 2026, and the internet portal Transfermarkt values the midfielder at €8 million.