Vyacheslav Karavaev has commented on rumors about a potential move to CSKA. Karavaev stated that many different talks occurred in the winter, but he approaches the situation calmly, adding that this is always present in football and not everything should be believed or considered important. He said that his current priority is to be as beneficial as possible to Zenit. Karavaev mentioned he is happy to be playing again and is focused on that. He also said that when a concrete development occurs, the club or his agent will announce it.

Speaking on the YouTube channel 'Komment.Show', Konstantin Genich shared his opinion about a possible free transfer of defender Vyacheslav Karavaev from Zenit to CSKA Moscow. Genich said that after Karavaev's Achilles injury, Zenit does not have a strong desire to retain him. He stated that CSKA is monitoring the situation. Genich referenced CSKA's previous handling of Krugov's contract expiration and noted Karavaev's contract is also expiring. According to Genich, CSKA's doctor, Bezuglov, is aware of Karavaev's injury and the club would not sign the player without Bezuglov's approval, even with an 'empty' contract. Genich described it as an excellent transfer for CSKA.

According to rumours in the media and on Telegram channels, Vyacheslav Karavaev could possibly transfer to CSKA Moscow if he does not get a salary increase at Zenit. However, Karavaev's agent, Ivan Bakulin, stated that the information about contract conditions and a salary increase for the player are rumors and baseless talk.

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.