Lokomotiv held specific negotiations with Bozenik but couldn't agree due to the high transfer fee. The club had also considered signing Wissam Ben Yedder, a free agent, but decided against it due to his reputation. Additionally, Lokomotiv explored a loan deal for Kelechi Iheanacho from Sevilla, which was not favored by the club's sporting division. They also inquired about Japanese forward Ogawa from NEC, but the club was unwilling to sell.