Premiership move for Ivanovic

Branislav Ivanovic could be set for a move to the Premiership from current club Lokomotiv Moscow. Juventus were close to signing the defender, but are reported to have dropped their interest in the youngster. Chelsea and Man Utd are both chasing his signature.

Ivanovic, who specializes in left-back but can play anywhere along the defense, has a termination clause in his contract of €15m and Roman Abramovich has long been an admirer of he defender.

The player's agent has indicated the 23-year-old would prefer a move to England, despite interest from Internazionale, AC Milan and Juventus.

It is believed that Lokomotiv Moscow may accept a fee of around £10 million for Ivanovic.