Russian news agency RIA Novosti unconfirmedly claims that Barcelona has contacted CSKA Moscow on a possible transfer CSKA left winger and Russian international Yuri Zhirkov (25).
Barcelona wanted to hear about the chances of signing the Russian player, whom Barcelona could see as an option for the left back position, during the summer transfer window (read more here).
CSKA Moscow nevertheless doesn't seem willing to let Zhirkov go next year. The Russian club wants the left winger to be a key player in the club's Champions League campaign next season.
Read more:
CSKA Moscow left winger Zhirkov offered
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Tuesday 23 December 2008
First contact with CSKA on left winger Zhirkov
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no thanks.
whats up with the hype around russian players? has any of them done something in any league? no.
He is indeed a good player but we're gonna waste Caceres.. I like Caceres to play at LB better than CB.
I have to agree with nozbleed, though I think that Caceres is being used as a utility defender, filling in for whoever is injured/suspended. Caceres is certainly very versatile, which I like a lot.
What Zhirkov brings to the table, I'm not quite sure, not having seen him much, but with Milito returning midway through the coming half season, we have little use for paying big bucks for a backup.
Ultimately, I see Pique, Caceres, and Henrique partnering in the middle (once Puyol and Marquez are gone) with Alves and Abidal out wide, but both of our fullbacks will need quality backups. If Zhirkov is willing to come cheaply and accept a backup role to Abidal (or, to be honest, give him competition for his spot, which Sylvinho can't do) then sure, why not.
I like Zhirkov a lot but I think the guy doesn't really fit Guardiola's scheme (although he would give him more options down the elft) and would be too expensive to sit on the bench...
first off i think the dramatic fall of the price of oil is the reason why all these russian clubs are being linked to everybody and their mama.
secondly, this guy is more of a winger/midfield player. if both he and alves attack up the flanks it could be disasterous for the defense. with caceres being used like oleguer was last year as a utility player and milito coming back from injury i don't see a need in reinforcing the backline.
the only signing i want to see is cesc to fill the deco/playmaker role.
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