Agents offered Romanian central defender Matei Ilie, 22, to FCSB this summer. Gigi Becali, speaking to Fanatik, revealed that he was approached about the player but joked about the proposal, suggesting that Dan Șucu should sign him as well. FCSB did not pursue the transfer. Dinamo was also reportedly interested in signing Ilie during the same period. His contract at CFR Cluj expires in June 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.