Chelsea's hopes of signing Arsen Zakharyan this summer have taken a hit as agent Rafaela Pimenta ruled out the move happening during the summer transfer window. Pimenta, Mina Raiola's successor as the lead of agency One, has met with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly throughout this summer.
Zakharyan's agent Pavel Andreev had suggested that a deal had been close for the 19-year-old, while Pimenta is said to have had a role in negotiations and even have been present at Stamford Bridge, alongside Boehly. Difficulties appear to have arisen over the prospect of paying a transfer fee to a Russian club.
The midfielder has already netted one goal and provided two assists in six league appearances this season, following seven goals and eight assists in 29 appearances last term. In his last outing for Dynamo Moscow, some indicated they saw his actions as an acknowledgement of a forthcoming departure.
