After being on the brink of joining Spartak Moscow, Souffian El Karouani will remain at Utrecht - at least for now. Talks over a potential transfer have reportedly collapsed, with negotiations hitting a wall late in the process. The defender had been seen as a priority signing for the interested team but it looks like they will have to look elsewhere or return with an improved offer. Negotiations failed to produce a deal, and with no other reported suitors, the situation is set to remain unchanged for Souffian El Karouani. Defensively, Spartak Moscow are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.4 goals conceded per game. Someone like Souffian El Karouani could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. There are currently no rumoured links for either Utrecht or Spartak Moscow. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.