Talks have already taken place with the 22-year-old midfielder's representatives who have also had contact with Manchester United, Liverpool and Paris St Germain.
With the World Cup just over 12 months away, Russian football experienced yet another regrettable incident after supporters of Spartak Moscow brought shame on their club.
Defeat would consign Jose Mourinho's side to another campaign in Europe's secondary competition and put a very different complexion on their first season under the Portuguese coach.
Phil Neville levelled criticism at Romelu Lukaku who he deems as going missing in big games. The former Manchester United defender spoke of striking options for his old club.