A supporter has written that Enrique Joku, a footballer for Botev Plovdiv, is injured and is very likely to be sold to Turkey. However, Iliyan Filipov stated that no one at the club is aware of a sale of Joku to any destination, and also stated that, to date, no one has held talks with anyone regarding such a transfer.

Second division Turkish club Manisa BBSK is interested in 24-year-old Portuguese and Guinea-Bissau defensive midfielder Henrique Jocú, who joined Botev Plovdiv in the summer of 2025. The former Portugal U19 international has made 6 appearances and provided 1 assist in the efbet Liga this season, and his contract with the Bulgarian club is valid until June 2027. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €400k. Reports from January 2026 suggest an agreement is in place for a transfer fee of €350,000.