A loan for Nicolae Stanciu to Rapid was considered, but coach Costel Gâlcă rules out this possibility. Gâlcă stated that a transfer is not possible because of Stanciu's very high salary at Genoa. He said that Stanciu is a national team player who would be important and would be a significant positive change, but he does not think he will come. Gâlcă thinks a move is not possible and does not believe a team from Romania can afford to pay such a salary.

Gigi Becali commented on the possible transfer of Nicolae Stanciu to Rapid and suggested the move might be for financial reasons. Becali also expressed he would be happy if Stanciu joined Rapid. Nicolae Stanciu was transferred to Genoa in the summer and has made only three appearances in Serie A, leading to speculation about a return to Romania this winter.

The Italian press has reported that Nicolae Stanciu has been placed on the transfer list, with Rapid named as a possible destination. Victor Angelescu stated that they have a complete need for Stanciu but considers a move unlikely, although nothing is excluded. He confirmed that they want him and that it would be necessary to have Stanciu at Rapid, but he does not believe it is a question of the player returning to the country.

Rapid București coach Costel Gâlcă stated that Nicolae Stanciu could significantly help the team in the Superliga if a transfer were to happen in the winter. A potential move for the 32-year-old Romanian attacking midfielder is considered plausible. This is because the international is not having a successful season in Serie A with Genoa, where he has been affected by injuries, and because Dan Șucu finances both clubs. Gâlcă acknowledged that his current focus is on the next match against Csikszereda, although they have players they are targeting for the winter. He described Stanciu as an important player for Romanian football who would be a great help if he came, and added that they will see what happens in the future. Stanciu has 84 caps and 15 goals for Romania. He joined Genoa in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2027. So far this season, he has made three league appearances without registering a goal or an assist. His market value is currently estimated to be €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.