Kirill Shchetinin has commented on the interest shown in him by Lokomotiv Moscow. In a conversation with Championat, Shchetinin said he knows something but cannot share the details. He stated that right now he is not thinking about it and is focused on ensuring Rostov remains in the Premier League. Shchetinin added that all efforts are directed towards that and that the rest will be discussed with his agent later. When asked about the truth of the interest, he replied that it was possible.

A source familiar with the situation informed 'Championat' that Lokomotiv Moscow has inquired about the conditions for a potential transfer of 24-year-old Russian attacking midfielder Kirill Shchetinin from Rostov. Shchetinin is on a shortlist for the Moscow club that also includes his teammate Mohammad Mohebi, Dmitri Pestryakov from Akron, and Ivan Oleynikov of Krylya Sovetov. It is considered possible that a specific offer will be made for one of these players. Shchetinin joined Rostov in July 2022 and has a contract that runs until June 2028. The midfielder has one cap for Russia, and in 18 Premier Liga appearances during the 2025/2026 season, he has scored one goal and provided one assist. His current market value is €2.80m, according to Transfermarkt.