CSKA wants to bring back former captain Valentin Antov, a 25-year-old Bulgarian centre-back, in the summer as part of a plan to reinforce their defence. The defender's contract with Italian side Monza expires at the end of the season, and he is already permitted to negotiate freely with other clubs. Antov joined the Italian side in July 2022 and has earned 33 caps, scoring 2 goals for Bulgaria. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.