Ivanovic To Milan Within Hours

Ivanovic only joined Chelsea from Lokomotiv Moscow in January of this year for €13m, however he has become something of a forgotten man, and has still yet to make his first team debut, despite having no injuries.

With Chelsea also possessing the likes of John Terry, Riccardo Carvalho, and Alex in the centre back positions, there is no space for the Serbian international, and he has been certain to leave Stamford Bridge for quite some time.

Milan are desperate to sign a defender following a spate of injuries in defence, with key man Alessandro Nesta’s recurrent back problem causing concern.

Milan transfer chief Ariedo Braida will arrive in London this afternoon to meet with Ivanovic’s agent Marko Naletilic and Chelsea director Peter Kenyon.

The terms over the transfer could be sealed at this meeting, and Ivanovic is expected to join Milan on a one year loan deal, with the option of making the move permanent for around €12.5m.

The Rossoneri have had a disastrous pre-season, and on Saturday afternoon they fell to yet another defeat, losing 1-0 at Manchester City.