Linpeng claims he's ready to seal Chelsea move from Guangzhou- Zhang Linpeng is close to joining Premier League champions Chelsea
- The 26-year-old has been quoted in Chinese media talking about a move
- Linpeng says he has been given a 'formal invitation' to join the Blues
Chelsea have 'made an offer' for China and Guangzhou Evergrande defender Zhang Linpeng.The Premier League champions sent a contract on Wednesday and hope to secure the 26-year-old right back before the summer transfer window closes on on September 1, according to Chinese media on Friday.The player's nickname 'Zhangmos' is a nod to Real Madrid's stalwart defender Sergio Ramos, who he has been compared with in China.
'I'm very happy and very excited to finally have this formal invitation,' Zhang told Titan newspaper.
'I've worked hard and waited these five or six years for my dream of playing overseas, and finally have recognition from the English Premier League.'
China international Zhang and the clubs were working through the terms of his transfer, Titan said, which was likely to be a loan deal.
Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou are managed by former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and boast two renowned ex-Premier League players.
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