Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that there is increased interest in Kristiyan Balov, a 19-year-old Bulgarian winger for Slavia, whose contract is valid until the summer of 2027. Several European teams are interested in signing him, including the Bulgarian champions Ludogorets, the Belgian club Anderlecht, Trabzonspor, Raków, and Qarabağ. Ludogorets has made an offer for the player, which Slavia rejected. Jacobs also reports that Balov's value is under two million euros, but his current club is maintaining a firm negotiating stance. The winger has 7 caps for the Bulgaria U21 national team. He has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists in 2 efbet Liga appearances during the 25/26 season. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €500k.