Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Branislav Ivanovic, Gregory Van Der Wiel Rumours

Branislav Ivanovic's agent has revealed that the Chelsea right-back could make a move to Serie A giants Inter Milan when his Blues contract expires at the end of the season.

The Serbian has made a very poor start to the 2015-16 campaign—along with a number of Chelsea's other players—and he has yet to sign on to an extended deal at Stamford Bridge.

If Ivanovic does not commit himself to the west London club he will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with another outfit in January.

His agent, Zoran Krneta, said a new deal with Chelsea is certainly a possibility, but he did not quash rumours linking Ivanovic with Inter, per the Mirror's Darren Lewis:

"It's quite possible that he will renew his contract with Chelsea. The rumours about Inter? In football anything it is possible."

Ivanovic has been a terrific asset at Chelsea since his arrival in 2008, but the new season has seen a remarkable downturn in form for the 31-year-old.

He made a woeful start to the season and his absence through injury since early October has been more blessing than curse.

Chelsea's entire back four have been consistently poor this term and manager Jose Mourinho undoubtedly needs to bring in reinforcements.

While that does not mean Ivanovic is definitely primed for the exit door at Chelsea, his agent's latest comments suggest his future at Stamford Bridge is far from certain.

Similarly, Chelsea's link with Paris Saint-Germain right-back Gregory Van der Wiel is unlikely to be good news for Ivanovic.

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According to French outlet Le10 Sport (via Jamie Anderson in the Daily Star), Mourinho is weighing up a January move for the 27-year-old Dutchman.

Van der Wiel has less than a year remaining on his contract and thus Chelsea may be able to get him cheap in the new year—or for free in the summer.

Having been usurped as PSG's No. 1 right-back by Serge Aurier, Van der Wiel may well be open to a move to Stamford Bridge where he could likely claim a starting spot ahead of Ivanovic—with Cesar Azpilicueta playing at left-back ahead of Baba Rahman.

Van der Wiel's strengths in defence are complemented well by his attacking prowess, and he would be a solid addition in a Chelsea defence lacking depth and, currently, any great quality.