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Russian news agency RIA Novosti unconfirmedly claims that Barcelona has contacted CSKA Moscow on a possible transfer CSKA left winger and Russian international Yuri Zhirkov (25).

Barcelona wanted to hear about the chances of signing the Russian player, whom Barcelona could see as an option for the left back position, during the summer transfer window (read more here).

CSKA Moscow nevertheless doesn't seem willing to let Zhirkov go next year. The Russian club wants the left winger to be a key player in the club's Champions League campaign next season.

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