Red Star Belgrade increase offer for Nair Tiknizyan — Lokomotiv still considering

Serbian giants Red Star  continue their efforts to sign Armenia national team and Lokomotiv Moscow defender Nair Tiknizyan. According to Metaratings.ru, the Belgrade club has sent a second official transfer offer to Moscow, with improved financial terms.

The outlet reports that the Serbian side is offering €1.7 million for the 26-year-old, plus an additional €300,000 in bonuses linked to the team reaching the Champions League group stage. The first offer had included €1.3 million and €700,000 in bonuses.

Lokomotiv have yet to give an official response and, according to Metaratings.ru, have taken time to consider their decision. It is not ruled out that the new offer could also be rejected.

Tiknizyan has been playing for Lokomotiv since 2021. In the 2023/24 season, he made 33 appearances across all competitions, scored two goals and provided four assists. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is around €6 million.