Zhirkov would leave CSKA

CSKA Moscow left back Yuri Zhirkov has revealed that he would be interested in joining a bigger club, as reports emerged that Juventus, Chelsea and Bayern Munich were all interested in the Russian international.

"There are a lot of conversations about this subject but CSKA have not received any formal proposals," Zhirkov told Sport Express.

"The president of our club always talks to me about it. To represent a top European club, I think no self-respecting footballer would refuse.

"Talk about this topic [which club he could join] is a guess. When an offer arrives it can be discussed.

"Further statements are for CSKA. In autumn the team starts in the UEFA Champions League and will break the barrier of the group stags, I think all the preconditions for this exist."