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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic close to agreeing three-and-a-half year deal with Russian side Zenit St Petersburg

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is close to agreeing a three-and-a half year deal with Zenit St Petersburg.

The Russians have moved for the 32-year-old with Nicolas Lombaerts, 31, in talks to join West Bromwich Albion for £5million.

Ivanovic will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer and will make a final decision on Monday.

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is close to sealing a move to Zenit St Petersburg
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is close to sealing a move to Zenit St Petersburg

Furthermore, Chelsea are continuing to negotiate over a new goalkeeper, though deals for Celtic's Craig Gordon or David Stockdale at Brighton are proving difficult.