The Kiev born midfielder signed a three year deal with the club but looks like he is going to be loaned out to get some matches under his belt and could of made the squad of sixteen but fitness is a worry for the former Nottingham Forest player.
Assitant manager Neil Baker told www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk (The Sentinal)
'I think he has also been frustrated because, when he has been fit, he has not made the team. We have considered loaning him out and will consider it again after Christmas.'