Following reports in May that Zenit Saint Petersburg would attempt to acquire Konstantin Tyukavin, it was noted that Zenit considers the forward a priority candidate to strengthen their attack. According to 'RB Sport', Tyukavin commented that he has a contract with Dynamo and will not personally request to leave, and he stated that the decision to sell him is up to the club's management.

Sergey Stepashin, in his capacity as chairman of the advisory board and a member of the board of directors for Moscow's Dynamo, commented on rumors concerning Zenit's interest in forward Konstantin Tyukavin. Responding to a question about whether Tyukavin would be transferred to Zenit, Stepashin stated the player is not going there and also questioned the reason he would need to do so.

Media reports indicated Zenit intends to make a generous summer offer for Dynamo Moscow forward Konstantin Tyukavin, which prompted a comment on the situation from the Moscow club's head coach, Rolan Gusev. According to Sport-Express, Gusev stated that much depends on the player's internal state and his perspective on the matter, and added that he had discussed certain aspects with Tyukavin. Gusev acknowledged that every player wants to win significant trophies. He also noted he is aware that Tyukavin wants to win one specifically with Dynamo. Gusev expressed his hope that the forward will achieve this with his current club.