Can't say I've noticed that, always seems to be one of the more busy players when I watch, but at the same time, I do think he is looking to move on, and I doubt it would be to another Premier club unless it was for the wrong reasons.
Well he did play for Anzhi Makhachkala, so clearly doesn't have much issue with location providing the money is right. Even if it was for the supposedly wrong reasons I'd welcome it, he'd be the best player to show up here in a while.