Yuri Zhirkov

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

There are rumours that Hiddink has suggested Chelsea to Sign Zhirkov in the summer. Although he is being tracked by Barcelona, CSKA moscow's cheif's good relations with Roman can bring him to the bridge.

He is our replacement for Malouda.

He can also play left back. So thats Bridge's replacement sorted aswell.

[SempreJuve 62]

juve were also interested in him, not sure if they still are but he is ment to be a pretty good player.

[warnie_666 1,081]

He is one of those players who has potential to be a top class. Needs a big club in a big league to reach that status. We should snap him instead of Ribery.

[the wes 7,212]

Russian International Yuri Zhirkov has hinted that he would jump at the chance to play in the Premier League at Chelsea, but also revealed that there had been no contact from the West London club with CSKA Moscow.

Recent reports have linked Chelsea with a move for 25-year-old Zhirkov in the summer, with a £15million offer being mooted for the left winger, who has been dubbed ‘The Russian Ronaldinho’ in his homeland.

Zhirkov, is understood to have been recommended to Blues owner Roman Abramovic, by interim-manager Guus Hiddink, who is also in charge of the Russian national team. Hiddink feels that the talented Russian is just the player required at Stamford Bridge to give a creative edge, when trying to break down opposing defences.

Bayern Munich are also interested in bringing Zhirkov to the Bundesliga, but feel that they will miss out should Chelsea make a formal approach for the Russian.

However, while welcoming the interest from the big European clubs, Zhirkov insists that there will only be a discussion about his future at CSKA if a firm offer arrives for him.

“There are a lot of conversations about this subject but CSKA have not received any formal proposals,” the 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.”

[5354 204]

Apprantly the 'direction' for players has changed to England players....

[chelsea_4_eva 1,180]

last i heard pool wanted yuri..... :huh:

read it on goal.....

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[bombayblue™ 55]

With Malouda on top form I don't think we'll be ready to shell out 15mill for Zhirkov now..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

With Malouda on top form I don't think we'll be ready to shell out 15mill for Zhirkov now..

Need LB cover though.

[Matterz 67]

I think we could get for a lot less than 15 mil with our Russian connections, be a great addition for the right price imo, can play on the wing, midfield and LB, would give us great cover

[warnie_666 1,081]

With Malouda you never know. We need Zirkov so that there is a competition for the left wing. Plus he can be a great back up for Cole. On the right wing we have stoch and may be quaresma?

[Matterz 67]

With Malouda you never know. We need Zirkov so that there is a competition for the left wing. Plus he can be a great back up for Cole. On the right wing we have stoch and may be quaresma?

Dont forget Joey Cole, he will play wide on the right, maybe we will have forward who can play out there as well, plus Nic Anelka has been doing really well on the right. means Kalou can play upfront as back up to Drogba/Anelka

[warnie_666 1,081]

Dont forget Joey Cole, he will play wide on the right, maybe we will have forward who can play out there as well, plus Nic Anelka has been doing really well on the right. means Kalou can play upfront as back up to Drogba/Anelka

There you go. Joe Cole/Stoch on the right. I dont think we will keep Quaresma. And ferriera looks like he is set to leave. So Zirkov could be used as a back up for Cole and also as a winger on the left flank.

Kalou and Anelka may probably leave. And we may have an out an out striker in his place.