Italian journalist Andrea Elefante from La Gazzetta dello Sport shared his views on the possible transfer of Torino midfielder Ivan Ilić to Spartak. He mentioned that Torino is currently uncertain about Ilić's transfer to Spartak. The player is reportedly keen on moving to Moscow, motivated in part by Spartak's head coach Dejan Stanković's determination to acquire him at any cost. These negotiations might conclude by the end of January, with Ilić's current price set at €15 million. On January 10, 'Championat' conveyed Spartak's interest in Ilić. This season, the midfielder has played in 13 matches across all competitions, scoring one goal and providing one assist. His contract with the club is valid until the summer of 2027. Transfermarkt estimates the player's market value at €18 million.