Armenian club Noah has shown interest in Lokomotiv defender Nair Tiknizyan and Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan ahead of the Champions League qualifying rounds, reports Metaratings.ru.

Although Noah did not make official offers to the players, the club reportedly held discussions with their representatives. Both Spertsyan and Tiknizyan declined the proposal.

Noah recently won the 2024/25 Armenian Premier League, earning the right to compete in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

Eduard Spertsyan, a product of Krasnodar’s academy, has made 142 appearances for the club, scoring 43 goals and providing 30 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is €20 million.

Nair Tiknizyan has played for Lokomotiv since 2021. In the current season, he has appeared in 33 matches, netting 2 goals and contributing 4 assists. His market value is estimated at €6 million by Transfermarkt.