Leicester, Crystal Palace express Ivanovic interest

Leicester City and Crystal Palace are the latest clubs to have expressed interest in signing Chelsea full-back Branislav Ivanovic. The Serb will be allowed to leave on a free transfer before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Ivanovic, 32, has barely appeared in the starting lineup since Antonio Conte made the switch to the 3-4-3 formation.

According to reports, the Serbian international could be left out of the clash against Brentford this afternoon in order to speed up his departure from the west London giants.

Zenit St Peterburg and West Bromwich Albion have also been credited with interest in the defender with the former deemed to have settled personal terms over a two-and-a-half year contract.

Ivanovic has turned out 375 times for Chelsea in all competitions lifting two Premier League titles and the Champions League in the process.