The CSKA Moscow winger Yuri Zhirkov is on his way to London for his Chelsea medical, according to this article from Sky Sports: Yuri Zhirkov has flown to London to undergo a medical with Chelsea according to reports in his native Russia.
The CSKA Moscow winger has been rumoured to be close to joining the Blues all summer but it now appears likely that he will be unveiled as manager Carlo Ancelotti’s latest signing next week.
The 25-year-old, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past, is thought to be the subject of an £18million fee and will negotiate personnel terms once his medical is complete.
The Russian daily newspaper Sport Express revealed that Zhirkov had left his homeland to board a plane destined for London earlier on Sunday.
As of yet there has been no confirmation from either club but Sport Express claim that CSKA president Eugene Giner confirmed that the Russian international was close to joining the Blues.
Zhirkov shot to prominence at Euro 2008 where his standout performances alongside team-mate Andrey Arshavin helped guide Russia to the last four.
This move has been a long protracted saga. Perhaps they have been waiting for Carlo Ancelotti to be confirmed at Stamford Bridge. Is Zhirkov going to be as good as the hype suggests?
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