Media previously reported interest in Spartak's 25-year-old Russian midfielder Nail Umyarov from Spanish clubs including Valencia, Villarreal, and Betis. When asked about a potential move to Europe, Umyarov declined to comment, stating that he is not thinking about the future and is focused on winning a trophy. Umyarov joined Spartak Moscow in January 2019 and has a contract valid until June 2029. He has been capped five times by Russia and has a current market value of €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.