Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes has dropped a massive hint he could sign for Chelsea after retweeting a video titled “Leandro Paredes – Welcome to Chelsea”.

The Argentine has been a standout performer in Russia this season and his performances have reportedly caught the attentions of  boss Maurizio Sarri, who is desperate to add another midfielder to the squad this window now Cesc Fabregas has left the club to sign for Monaco.

The Italian only has five midfielders at the club now the Spaniard has left, and he has even admitted that the club are looking at their options, as we look to keep challenging for the Premier League title and domestic Cup.

Now he has reportedly dropped the massive hint, according to the Sky Sports news website that he is all set for the switch, after recent reports he is keen on the deal.

Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett claims Paredes is keen to move to London, as talks are progressing well.

He told the Sky Sports website: “We are fully expecting him [Fabregas] to leave Stamford Bridge imminently really after his emotional farewell to fans in the FA Cup on Saturday,” Dorsett said,

“Still we wait for news that the Chelsea bosses will let him go now. He’s out of contract in the summer and we understand he has now agreed a three-year contract to join Thierry Henry at Monaco in the summer.

“But Monaco and Fabregas want the move to happen now. Chelsea want a replacement before they let that happen. Chelsea are looking at a number of replacements and Barella is a key man in the chain.

“Sarri’s a big admirer of the player and he’d cost £45million but he has competition for him. Our colleagues at Sky in Italy are reporting that Sarri’s former club Napoli have emerged as favourites.

“There’s also interest in Leandro Parades, he’s at Zenit St Petersburg. The information we have is that negotiations with Chelsea are developing and the Argentinian is keen on a move to the Premier League.

“He’s got lots of experience at Serie A with Chievo, Roma and Empoli.”

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