Branislav Ivanovic

[EskWeston 696]

In that case we should snap him up immediately.

We already have. Aparently it is the work permit that we are waiting for, once that is done the announcement will be made. I think Monday is when it will be done...

[Bandicoot 3]

We already have. Aparently it is the work permit that we are waiting for, once that is done the announcement will be made. I think Monday is when it will be done...

Excellent news

[Fulham Broadway 16,386]

This should be done and dusted soonish - I know it's Tribal but they have to get something right one day

''Lokomotiv Moscow defender Branislav Ivanovic is expected to sign for Chelsea today.

Sport Express says Chelsea are confident of securing the Serbia international's work permit today after battling through the courts. Ivanovic hasn't played 75 per cent of Serbia's recent internationals and so doesn't automatically qualify for a UK work permit.

However, Chelsea are confident they've successfully argued Ivanovic is an "exceptional talent" and will receive a positive ruling today''

[EskWeston 696]

Yup, already heard that we will find out today if we can get the permit for him. So hopefully we have the deal done and dusted this week, although i did read somewhere he is getting married this week which could hold it up a bit.

[bombayblue™ 55]

if he is that good, will he be happy to be the fourth choice as CB and 3rd choice as full back?..

[EskWeston 696]

if he is that good, will he be happy to be the fourth choice as CB and 3rd choice as full back?..

Well i would guess 2nd choice right back anyway. But like every player that comes to the club they will have to prove themselves good enough when they get the chance. Much like Alex has done...

[captainmarvel 1]

Looks like its just a matter of time.. And right now we are doing ok and don't really need him immediately.. Carvalho and Alex have been great and Belletti is on good form as well

[.Cee 50]

It'd nice if we sign him now and he can have 6 months to adapt as Paulo's contract expires in the summer and he might leave...

[EskWeston 696]

Aparently we got the permit agreed and he is over today finalising the details. Aparently Kenyon said on CTV that there will be another signing this week and it looks like this is the one.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Brilliant news. Along with Anelka, I have the feeling these two signings may define our season. Ivanovich is a class defender and he is young and full of potential. Everything is looking very Blue.

[EskWeston 696]

Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has agreed terms with Lokomotiv Moscow for the transfer of Branislav Ivanovic. A work permit application has also been successful for the player.

The transfer is now subject to the agreement of personal terms and passing of the medical.

Source: Chelsea FC

[.Cee 50]

Good news.

Welcome to the club!

[EskWeston 696]

Franco Di Santo next to arrive

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Ahh, you beat me to it.

[James 5,138]

Go here for more chat.

http://www.talkchelsea.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=848

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Juventus have reignited their interest in Branislav Ivanovic following his false start at Premier League giants Chelsea.

The 24-year-old snubbed a January switch to Turin after Lokomotiv Moscow accepted a £9m bid from the Stamford Bridge outfit instead.

However, the Serbian international has yet to make an appearance for the 2008 Champions League runners-up which has cast doubt over his future.

Now whispers in Turin suggest that Juve may make a cheeky attempt to net the versatile stopper by asking the London club for his services on loan.

The Bianconeri will be back in the Champions League next season and are known to be looking to significantly strengthen their rearguard.

Although they've already netted Olof Mellberg on a free transfer from Aston Villa, boss Claudio Ranieri is desperate for more options.

Juventus faced a defensive crisis last term when £7m summer signing Jorge Andrade was ruled out for the season after just four games, while Domenico Criscito didn't offer the security needed.

In a stroke of good fortune, Ranieri transformed left-back Giorgio Chiellini into a centre-back and Nicola Legrottaglie finally showed the kind of form which netted him a move to Juventus from Chievo in the first place.

Ivanovic would certainly add some steel to the rearguard, but it is unclear at this stage whether Chelsea are willing to release him.

Much will depend on the future of Ricardo Carvalho. He's admitted that he'd love to follow Jose Mourinho to Inter, but the appointment of Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea may see him remain.

[EskWeston 696]

Roumer Mill >>>>>>>>>>

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I don't think he'd be brought in just to get loaned out, I think he will feature next year.