Journalist Ben Jacobs reported on growing interest in 19-year-old Bulgarian Slavia winger Kristiyan Balov. Interested parties include Bulgarian champions Ludogorets, the Belgian club Anderlecht, Trabzonspor, Raków, and Qarabağ. Ludogorets has submitted an offer, which Slavia's management rejected. The club is reportedly maintaining a firm position in negotiations. According to Jacobs, the player is valued at under two million euros. Balov's contract with Slavia is valid until the summer of 2027. The winger joined Slavia Sofia in July 2024 and has made 19 appearances in the efbet Liga this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists. He has also been capped 7 times for the Bulgaria U21 national team. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €500k.