Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is in talks over a move to Zenit St Petersburg, according to the Daily Mail.
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.
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.
Though he has strong ties to the club and is well regarded by the owner Roman Abramovich, he is keen to play regularly.
Antonio Conte has found a winning formula without the likes of Ivanovic and John Terry in his side and the Serbia captain is ready to move on.
Ivanovic has six months left on contract but Chelsea are willing to let him go now.
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