Chelsea have postponed their pursuit of Dynamo Moscow winger Arsen Zakharyan after they have been unable to discover a method to finalise the transfer.
The 19-year-old is excessive on Chelsea’s want record and his £12.6m launch clause would usually make a deal simple to full, however sanctions on Russian sides imposed following the invasion of Ukraine add a significant complication to negotiations.
Russian companies are beneath strict limitations which limit the best way by which they’ll obtain cash and 90min understands that the Blues have hit a authorized wall when it comes to paying for Zakharyan.
The participant’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, confirmed as a lot to Sport Express, revealing: “Today it’s not possible to shut Zakharyan’s transfer within the summer transfer window.
“This transfer shouldn’t be frozen till winter, however it’s doable. Now we’re nonetheless working to make sure that Dynamo can get cash from Chelsea.”
Chelsea remain hopeful of finalising a deal for Zakharyan further down the line, but for now, the focus is on recruiting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.
90min understands the Gabon international is due in London for a medical ahead of a permanent deal which will also see left-back Marcos Alonso, who is already in Spain, move in the opposite direction.
There is also interest in Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez, who is refusing to train with his side after Chelsea lodged a €50m bid for his services.