Spartak Moscow’s midfielder Anton Zinkovsky has publicly denied any talks about a move to Lokomotiv. He stated that he has not been contacted by either club or his representatives, and that he simply happened to see some rumors in the media. He emphasized that none of his agents or teammates approached him with questions or advice, and he chose to stay calm and focused rather than engage with the speculative chatter. The denial came after a report suggesting that railway workers were interested in the player and that head coach Mikhail Galaktionov was looking to reinforce the red-green squad. Zinkovsky’s response underscores the importance of direct communication and personal clarity when rumors circulate about player transfers in top-tier Russian football.
Zinkovsky joined Spartak in 2022 and has since contributed to the team with 3 goals and 3 assists across 28 Russian Premier League matches in the most recent season. Transfermarkt currently values the midfielder at 4 million euros, reflecting his role in Spartak’s plans and his potential market appeal. The ongoing assessment of his form and fitness remains part of Spartak’s broader strategy for squad depth and continuity as they prepare for the next campaign in the league.
In related news from Spartak’s ecosystem, former Spartak midfielder Nail Umyarov is mentioned in seasons past as he continues to work through rehabilitation from injury with hopes of rejoining the squad’s training camps ahead of the upcoming league schedule. This context highlights the broader dynamics of how player availability, fitness, and strategic planning intersect in Russian football and influence decisions around roster composition and competition for playing time across the club.”