CSKA Moskva has identified Hicham Boudaoui, a 26-year-old Algerian international, as a transfer target and could soon make a formal offer for the midfielder. A potential move is still possible as the transfer market in Russia remains open, unlike in France. OGC Nice is in a favorable negotiating position and is not under pressure to sell, given that Boudaoui's contract runs until June 2027. Available information indicates that the French club values the player at approximately 12 million euros. Hicham Boudaoui currently earns an annual salary of 290,000 euros. Boudaoui, who has 36 caps for Algeria, joined OGC Nice in September 2019. Other clubs, such as Monaco, Al Ittihad and Villarreal, have also been associated with an interest in him. In August 2026, it was reported that a transfer to Al-Ittihad for around €8 million was agreed. Earlier in that year, reports in February 2026 mentioned a loan offer from Galatasaray with a €15 million purchase option, and reports in January 2026 mentioned a separate asking price from Nice of €20 million.