Insider Ivan Karpov reported that Spartak is interested in Ulvi Babaev, a 21-year-old Russian and Azerbaijani forward for Moscow's Dynamo. The source also stated that Babaev's negotiations with Dynamo about extending their cooperation have stalled and that his current contract expires next summer. Spartak is monitoring the development of this situation. Ulvi will be able to officially negotiate with other clubs from December, which is six months before his contract ends. Representatives of Spartak have already contacted Dynamo regarding Babaev and inquired about the possibility of his transfer. Currently, Spartak has put these negotiations on hold. Babaev has one cap for the Russia U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €350k. He has scored one goal in seven Premier Liga appearances this season.