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Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew speaks out on move for Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic
ALAN PARDEW has dismissed reports Crystal Palace are interested in a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Crystal Palace are not interested in a move for Branislav Ivanovic
Ivanovic has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea following the arrival of manager Antonio Conte in the summer.
The Serbia international hasn’t started a Premier League game since the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in September.
Alan Pardew is not interested in a move for Branislav Ivanovic
Reports earlier this week claimed Palace were keen on signing the 32-year-old, but Pardew has denied the rumours.
When asked about Ivanovic, the Palace boss said: “No interest at all.
[There is] no interest at all
“That's one of your stories.
Ivanovic has been with the Blues since 2008, signing from Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow for £9.7million.
The full-back has made 369 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, and has won eight major trophies with the club.