Branislav Ivanovich close to join Everton

Russian Premier League champion Zenit St. Petersburg's defender Branislav Ivanovic could return to the Premier League in the near future, according to Novosti.rs. Ivanovich is reportedly agreed on personal terms with Everton. The negotiations between the club and the player are in their final stages. Crvena Zvezda has also been linked with the player but Ivanovic's transfer to the Serbian club is unlikely. The player's contract with Zenit expires on July 31, 2020. And he will become a free agent. Ivanovic has already played in the Premier League for Chelsea from 2008 to 2017. Ivanovic joined Zenit in February 2017 as a free agent. The 36-year-old has made 125 appearances for the Russian side in all competitions, scored 12 goals and gave 4 assists. Source: Championat