Russia's Biggest Talent Zakharyan Set To Join Chelsea, Agent Confirms

Chelsea have sent a bid for Russian wonder kid Arsen Zakharyan and his agent has confirmed that the deal is close to being completed.

"It's true. We're close [to an agreement]," Pavel Andreev told RB Sport. Chelsea are willing to pay Zakharyan’s €15m (£12.6m) release clause, as per the reports.

Zakharyan is one of the most highly rated youngsters in Europe, notching 9 goals and 9 assists in 34 appearances for Dynamo Moscow last season.

The 19-year-old generally operates off the left wing but can also play as a central midfielder.

He was also ranked 11th in NXGN and Goal.com's list of 50 most talented youngsters in world football, but his name was removed from the list due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Source: Sport Express via Mirror