Chelsea transfer news: Branislav Ivanovic a target for West Brom as Antonio Conte willing to let Serbian defender leave
Baggies boss Tony Pulis was in the stands to watch the veteran score in the 4-0 victory over Brentford
WEST BROM want to bring Chelsea outcast Branislav Ivanovic to the Hawthorns this month.
Baggies boss Tony Pulis was in the stands to watch Ivanovic score in Chelsea's 4-0 thumping against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday.
The 32-year-old is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer and the club have no plans to extend his current deal.
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According to , Antonio Conte would be willing to let the right-back leave before transfer deadline day on Tuesday night having started just six league matches this season.
But West Brom face serious competition from Zenit St Petersburg.
The Russian side are keen to hijack West Brom's potential deal but it is believed Ivanovic would rather stay in England.
The Serbian has enjoyed a highly-successful spell at Chelsea since joining in 2008 for just under £10million.
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With over 300 appearances under his belt, Ivanovic has won every major domestic trophy available including the Champions League in 2012 and two Premier League titles.
Meanwhile Chelsea could move for Brighton's David Stockdale if they fail to land keeper Craig Gordon.
Conte is searching for a back-up keeper which would allow Asmir Begovic to join Bournemouth in a £10m deal.