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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in talks with Zenit St Petersburg and free transfer could be sealed this weekend

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is in talks over a move to Zenit St Petersburg.

The 32-year-old will be allowed to leave on a free transfer with the Russian club keen to sign him over the weekend on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Everton, Leicester City and West Ham have all shown interest but as they deliberate over offers, Zenit have made their move.

Branislav Ivanovic is set to leave Chelsea and join Russian club Zenit St Petersburg
Branislav Ivanovic is set to leave Chelsea and join Russian club Zenit St Petersburg
The Serbian defender has found opportunities limited at Chelsea this season
The Serbian defender has found opportunities limited at Chelsea this season
Ivanovic is well-regarded around Stamford Bridge but is set to depart on a free transfer
Ivanovic is well-regarded around Stamford Bridge but is set to depart on a free transfer

Ivanovic has been at Stamford Bridge since 2008 and has enjoyed a hugely successful spell at Chelsea but was left out of the squad against Hull City last weekend for the first time this season when fully fit.