Baha Coşkun stated in a tweet that Trabzonspor has started talks with the player's club, Slavia Sofia, for the 19-year-old winger Kristiyan Balov.

Slavia Sofia officials will consider selling Kristijan Bałow if an offer close to two million euros is made.

Interest is increasing in 19-year-old Bulgarian Slavia winger Kristiyan Balov, whose contract runs until the summer of 2027. Bulgarian champions Ludogorets are among several other European clubs interested in him, including Anderlecht, Trabzonspor, Raków, and Qarabağ. Ludogorets have made an initial offer which was rejected by Slavia. According to Jacobs, the player is valued at under two million euros, but the Sofia-based club is firm in its negotiations. Balov, who joined Slavia in July 2024, has represented Bulgaria at the U21 level, earning 7 caps. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists in 2 domestic league appearances. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €500k.