Following reports of PFC CSKA's interest in Zenit's full-back Vyacheslav Karavaev, former Russian footballer Aleksandr Grishin stated he was surprised and that he does not believe the transfer will happen. Speaking with a 'Championat' correspondent, Grishin suggested the news was likely a rumor, and he questioned why CSKA would need the 30-year-old player who has not played for a year due to injury. He added that the club already has Milan Gajić, who plays well at right-back. Karavaev joined Zenit in September 2019 and his contract is valid until June 2026. The Russian international has 26 caps and 2 goals for his country. His current market value is €2.50m, according to Transfermarkt.