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FCSB 2026 transfer saga and squad scrutiny

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FCSB 2026 transfer saga ~~after European loss~~ and squad scrutiny

Following ~~the 3-7 defeat to FK Auda that ended~~ FCSB’s Conference League campaign, former international Ilie Dumitrescu again presented owner Gigi Becali with a transfer list centered on striker Denis Drăguș and winger Florinel Coman. Former national coach Victor Pițurcă called exit, the loss “the most shameful,” while analysts Eugen Neagoe and Ovidiu Ioanițoaia criticized Romanian clubs after a 1-1 draw for Universitatea Craiova and a 0-5 loss for CFR Cluj. Negotiations for a foreign striker remain at an impasse. For Denis Drăguș, Trabzonspor’s contract includes a €1.5 million annual salary and a €3.15 million fee over two years; Drăguș would only terminate his deal if he receives a substantial portion of that sum, while Becali has offered a €500,000 salary plus bonuses. FCSB has also targeted Bosnian forward Jovo Lukic, who is linked to a Saudi Arabian club ~~and Egypt’s FC Pyramids. Reported valuations for Lukic are €3 million~~ continues to face scrutiny regarding player evaluation and ~~€5 million respectively, but talks have stalled, leaving summer plans in limbo. Amidst these transfer uncertainties, the club's personnel are facing increased scrutiny.~~ squad availability. Agent Giovanni Becali has ~~expressed skepticism regarding~~ criticized leadership, specifically Mihai Stoica, over the assessment of talent. He dismissed the hype surrounding 19-year-old midfielder Mihai ~~Toma. Meanwhile, CFR Cluj dismissed coach Antonio Folha after a Tromso defeat~~ Toma, arguing that while the player is hardworking, his role as the team's "brain" is overestimated, drawing comparisons to previous inflated praise for Alexandru Pantea. Squad updates indicate that goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu has returned to training and is ~~weighing~~ set to travel for the upcoming match against Sepsi following a ~~return~~ period of disciplinary leave. Speculation regarding Târnovanu’s transfer to Turkish club Gaziantep has cooled, as the club's president indicated a preference for ~~former coach Marius Șumudică.~~ local Turkish goalkeepers to meet regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, the club remains hampered by injuries to several players, including David Miculescu, Ofri Arad, and Mihai Popescu. These developments occur alongside ongoing transfer uncertainties involving striker Denis Drăguș and Bosnian forward Jovo Lukic.

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