Universitatea Cluj's record transfer: Andrei Coubiș to Lincoln City

Universitatea Cluj announced the sale of 22‑year‑old centre‑back Andrei Coubiș to English Championship side Lincoln City for a reported €3 million, the highest fee the Romanian club has ever received for a player. The move marks Coubiș' first appearance in English football, with his debut expected in the League Cup against Derby County and later in the Championship against Middlesbrough. Romanian fans offered mixed reactions, ranging from harsh criticism about his ability to succeed in the league to supportive messages encouraging his adaptation.

Former U Cluj midfielder George Florescu later suggested that Bosnian forward Jovo Lukic could break Coubiș' record, estimating a possible transfer value of more than €3 million, potentially up to €5 million. Lukic, who scored 18 goals in the previous season and featured for Bosnia at the summer World Cup, is expected to leave U Cluj in the upcoming window, according to Florescu's comments on GSP Live.