Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Dmitri Barinov is happy for Arsen Zakharyan over his imminent move to Chelsea.

Chelsea are expected to meet Zakharyan's buyout clause in his Dynamo Moscow contract this week, as confirmed by his agent.

Barinov told Sport-Express: "I'm happy for him, he's a great fellow.

“I told you six months ago. It doesn't matter that such a situation occurs.

"If a player fits, they will take him."