Dynamo Moscow have ruled out Arsen Zakharyan leaving the club this summer amid strong interest from Chelsea. The Blues are interested in signing the 19-year-old Russian and have held talks over the last couple of weeks over a move.
However, a statement from Dynamo has all but ruled out Zakharyan moving to Chelsea before tonight's transfer deadline. The Russian club say there are matters out of their control that are blocking the move from happening.
A statement read: "On August 25, FC Dynamo received an offer from the English football club Chelsea regarding the transfer of midfielder Arsen Zakharyan. The interest of one of the strongest clubs in the world to graduate of our club academy is a high assessment of the quality of training of young football players of Dynamo and Arsen's playing progress.
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"For several days, there were substantive negotiations between Dynamo and Chelsea, in which our club took a constructive position. However, due to a number of technical reasons beyond our control, it is not possible to transfer the player to this summer transfer window.
"Nevertheless, our club remains open to proposals that will suit Dynamo and the player. At the moment, the parties have decided that Arsen will continue to play for Dynamo."
Chelsea were keen on signing Zakharyan, but he would have remained on loan with Dynamo Moscow for the season. Reports claim Zakharyan has a release clause of around €15million (£12.9million) in his contract with the Russian club.
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