Chelsea midfielder reveals Anzhi bid

The 24-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid in January, but could now be set for a move to Russia instead.

“It is true that Anzhi officials contacted me and made a move to have me, but I have not given them my word yet,” he told MTNFootball.

“I am still a Chelsea player, changing clubs is not a decision to rush into, I love Chelsea and I am taking my time.

“I want to play always and that has not been happening for a while now but I hope after my recent injury problem, I will get regular football action.”

Anzhi are also in talks to sign Blackburn defender Chris Samba ahead of Friday’s Russian transfer deadline.