CSKA sporting director Evgeny Shevelev said on the 'Football of Russia' program on the 'Russia 24' channel that it was likely no secret that competitors from Spartak had shown interest in the 24-year-old Russian forward Tamerlan Musaev. Musaev has 6 caps and 2 goals for Russia. He joined CSKA in January 2024 and his contract runs until June 2028. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has made 16 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists. Transfermarkt lists his current market value as €3.50m.