The Telegram channel Sport Baza reported that Spartak Moscow may acquire 26-year-old Russian winger Lechi Sadulaev from Akhmat, and the source indicated that Akhmat could release the player for €10 million. Akhmat's Sporting Director, Ruslan Gazzaev, told a 'Чемпионат' correspondent that the information was not true. He stated that Spartak is not interested in Sadulaev and that no one had contacted the club regarding the midfielder. Sadulaev has 15 caps and 4 goals for Russia, a contract with Akhmat until June 2028, and a current Transfermarkt market value of €3.00m. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he made 28 appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists. CSKA Moskva has also been linked with the player.