Zenit St Petersburg are pushing ahead with their pursuit of Chelsea winger Yury Zhirkov.

The Daily Mail says Zenit remain keen on Chelsea's Zhirkov - but plan to play him in a more attacking role.

Zhirkov has admitted he would consider a return to Russia after a frustrating season at Chelsea.

Any move to Zenit is likely to depend on Chelsea's next manager.

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