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BC.Game have been linked to a Counter-Strike 2 transfer rumour, after the organisation claimed it had explored a possible move for the core of FaZe Clan, with reported figures close to $10 million.

The claim surfaced late on December 29, when BC.Game’s official account responded to an old post from analyst Duncan “Thorin” Shields on X. The exchange suggested that BC.Game had looked into signing FaZe’s trio of karrigan, frozen, and EliGE, a move that would have shattered existing transfer benchmarks if completed.

A Deal That Never Materialised

According to BC.Game, the talks ultimately went nowhere, and the exact details remain unclear. It is not known whether the organisation was prepared to offer nearly $10 million outright, or whether FaZe Clan demanded a buyout in that range.

Either way, the numbers being discussed are staggering. A deal at that level would put the average cost at more than $3.3 million per player, easily eclipsing recent high profile moves elsewhere in the scene. By comparison, Falcons are believed to have spent under $6 million to secure m0NESY, NiKo, and kyousuke combined.

Whether BC.Game’s comment was fully serious or partly tongue in cheek remains open to interpretation, but the fact the organisation addressed it publicly has only fuelled speculation about how aggressively they are approaching the transfer market.

BC.Game’s Broader Transfer Strategy

Insiders suggest the FaZe talks were just one part of a wider push by BC.Game to acquire the core of an established, high ranked VRS team towards the end of 2025. Reports indicate the organisation also held discussions with Heroic, GamerLegion, and FUT, although none of those negotiations resulted in an agreement.

More recently, attention has shifted towards the Portuguese organisation SAW. Multiple sources, cited by HLTV.org, report that BC.Game are targeting a potential move for MUTiRiS, aragornN, and krazy, the current backbone of SAW’s lineup.

Such a move would be strategically significant. SAW are ranked inside the global top 25, meaning BC.Game would gain valuable tournament invites heading into 2026, a major boost for a roster in transition.

Why SAW’s Core Makes Sense

The timing of the interest is notable. Reports suggest SAW’s AWPer story is being linked with FlyQuest, while Ag1l is on 100 Thieves’ shortlist for their remaining roster spots. That has opened the door for discussions around selling the team’s core, something Portuguese outlet RTP Arena previously hinted at.

For BC.Game, securing the SAW trio would align with their stated goal of building an experienced, competitive lineup around Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev and Denis “electroNic” Sharipov, two of the most decorated players in Counter-Strike history.

Ongoing Roster Overhaul

BC.Game are already deep into a rebuild. The organisation has parted ways with nexa, CacaNito, and head coach emi, and is also expected to bid farewell to aNdu as changes continue. Earlier in the off season, Russian insider OverDrive claimed BC.Game had also explored signing HEROIC’s core, though those talks are believed to have collapsed.

As it stands, BC.Game’s CS2 lineup features s1mple, electroNic, and aNdu, with two roster spots yet to be filled.

A Statement of Intent

While the attempted move for FaZe’s core never came to fruition, the reported $10 million figure sends a clear message. BC.Game are prepared to spend big to fast track themselves into contention at the highest level of CS2.

Whether that ambition results in a deal for SAW’s Portuguese trio, or another surprise target entirely, one thing is clear, BC.Game are positioning themselves as one of the most aggressive players in the transfer market heading into 2026.