According to a report from Sport.ro, Hermannstadt's Kevin Ciubotaru is the main target for FCSB's left-back position.

Gigi Becali has addressed the links with Kevin Ciubotaru, stating that while he likes the player, he is not interested at the moment. Becali questioned whether he had ever said he was interested, clarifying that he had described him as an interesting player and thought MM might have said something about him. Becali also mentioned that he had previously asked MM about Ciubotaru, initially thinking he was a striker before learning he is a defender. He considers the player to be good but a bit short. Becali added that the people at Hermannstadt are his friends, but an agreement cannot be reached with them as they always ask for too much money. He said he noticed Ciubotaru and liked his confidence with the ball at his feet. According to Transfermarkt.com, his value is 150,000.

Ciubotaru is considered a solution for FCSB's defensive problems. Gigi Becali stated that he noticed the Hermannstadt player, commenting that he thought he was a striker but he is a defender. Becali finds him good but a bit too short. He said that Hermannstadt officials are his friends but you cannot negotiate with them as they ask for a lot of money. Becali added that he liked the player's confidence, control, and self-assurance, and noted that while he is a kid, he was 'playing around with Rapid's defenders'. Marius Măldărășanu confirmed that it is true there is talk about a possible transfer to FCSB.

FCSB's Gigi Becali is seeking to sign a young defender, as he is not satisfied with the club's current U21 options. After a potential deal for Mario Tudose from FC Argeș failed to materialize, Becali has directed his interest towards Kevin Ciubotaru, a 21-year-old Romanian-Italian left-back from FC Hermannstadt. Becali was reportedly impressed by the player during his performance in a match against Rapid. In a statement to Digisport, Becali confirmed he would sign a U21 defender and stated that he likes Ciubotaru, but voiced concern that after he praised him, FC Hermannstadt might demand a high fee, potentially in the hundreds of thousands of euros. The defender's contract with FC Hermannstadt runs until June 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €75,000.