Garry O'Connor said his family had failed to settle in Moscow

The 23-year-old moved to the Russian side for �1.6m in March, but said his wife had failed to settle and wanted to return to the UK.

"Family comes first, their happiness is the most important thing and Lisa can't settle out there," he said.

"I have a son Josh, who is nearly three, and I have to do what is right for them."

O'Connor said his wife was back in Scotland for most of the time and that he would consider his future at the end of the Russian domestic season next month.

Ideally I'd like to go to the Premiership Garry O'Connor

The Scotland international, who played in the 1-0 win against France on Saturday, said his employers were sympathetic to his plight.

"They understand my situation," he said.

"Money isn't everything but the family means everything to me and I have also spoken to my mum and dad about it all.

"Maybe January will be the time but, if not, then next summer. Ideally I'd like to go to the Premiership and, if not, the Championship.

"I could never go to Hearts. I couldn't do that to Hibs. I have too many friends still there."