Yuri Zhirkov

[chrismada9 1,948]

Mate, stop overreacting!! Read BlueLion's last post!! Geez

[Didier Drogba 0]

The Zhirkov deal will happen, nothing is being rushed, it'll take a while to finalise as Zhirkov as to find somewhere too live, his family etc. I'm sure we've verbally agreed a deal to sign him, it will be finalised before we go to America so he can join up for pre season training probably.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Does Zhirkov need a work permit as well. That could take some time to come through??

[BlueLion. 21,491]

You could be correct there, CJ. Maybe the club want everything finalised before issuing a statement; like the Turnbull deal?

[Badboy 1,526]

You could be correct there, CJ. Maybe the club want everything finalised before issuing a statement; like the Turnbull deal?

I remember the same thing happened with kalou they did not want to say anything until his work permit was through.

[the wes 7,212]

CSKA Moscow have confirmed Yuri Zhirkov is close to signing for Chelsea.

Turnaround: CSKA star Yuri Zhirkov

But the Russians have warned the deal could yet be derailed.

AC Milan have reportedly made a late approach for the 25-year-old left-sided player.

But Sportsmail understands the matter of Zhirkov passing a medical is just about all that stands in the way of the transfer.

CSKA president Yevgeny Giner said: 'I won't deny that we are negotiating with Chelsea on the transfer of Zhirkov to the London club.

'But until the contract is signed it is pointless to comment. After all, in all transfers there are so many nuances and any can derail teh transaction.

'CSKA are an open club and we will officially comment on the outcome of negotiations once they are completed.'

It is understood that Zhirkov, who can play at left-back and on the left wing, has secured a visa and will travel to London to complete the £18million transfer this weekend.

He is expected to be put through a medical at Cobham in the next few days after agreeing terms on a four-year contract worth £80,000 a week.

[Kez 2,727]

Piss off milan!

[Milan 17,859]

When I saw the title, I was really pissed-off . But basically, the president hasn't said anything desponding. I am quite happy with that words .

Edited July 3, 2009 by milan.cech

[millzy_chelsea_fan 4]

all he has to do is complete a medical and like Chelsea they won't say anything until it is complete.

[5354 204]

I WANT TO SEE THIS TRANSFER THROUGH FAST!! rawrrar

[millzy_chelsea_fan 4]

reports were saying we would complete the signings of turnbull sturridge and zhirkov before pre-season training starts on monday. yesterday we signed turnbull, today we signed sturridge so im confident we will sign him tomorrow or sunday.

[Kez 2,727]

I'm confident too there was rumours we were close to signing 2 players and we have, just a matter of time before its confirmed

[chrismada9 1,948]

Well if it hasn't happened today, then surely it'll happen tomorrow, and he will be clear to join up with the other players on Monday

[Milan 17,859]

Yuri was not in CSKA squad for todays friendly. So is he in London?

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Yuri was not in CSKA squad for todays friendly. So is he in London?

Looks that way! Excellent news, I think he will be a great addition to the squad. Now for Pato.

[Alee. 182]

So we'll have Malouda JoeCole and Zhirkov for the same position?

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Nah Zhirkov can play in various positions

Left Winger, Left Wing back, saw him play more of an attacking role in the middle at one point too, and as a wing back, he doesnt just make runs forward, he tracks back, which is always a good thing.

Edited July 4, 2009 by TrueChelseaBlue

[chrismada9 1,948]

any more news about Zhirkov, is he going to sign today???? I've been waiting all day for the deal to be done!!!!