Sochi is reportedly showing interest in Lucas Masoero from Universitatea Cluj. Masoero has expressed his openness to returning to Russia, according to a recent interview he gave. Alongside Sochi, Chornomorets is also evaluating the possibility of acquiring the player. However, Akhmat's director, Ahmed Aidamirov, clarified that there have been no communications regarding Masoero. Despite numerous circulating rumors, Akhmat has not made any official contact, as per a statement given to a Championship correspondent, Alexander Ershov. Previously, RB Sport had reported on Akhmat's interest in the defender.