Zenit St Petersburg target Chelsea defender Alex

ShareChelsea 's Brazil defender Alex is wanted by Russian team Zenit St Petersburg.Zenit's Italian manager Luciano Spalletti contacted the Stamford Bridge clubpersonally to ask about the prospects of signing the 28-year-old. Hard hitter: Alex (right) is attracting the attention of Russian outfit ZenitAlex, capped 17 times for Brazil, dropped behind new signing David Luiz in thepecking order for central defensive places after suffering a thigh injury.Former Roma boss Spalletti, who won the Russian league and cup double with Zenit last year, wants Alex's height and strength in the air to help defend both trophies.  I'm staying! Axed Ancelotti still wants to manage in the Premier LeagueChelsea face a fight to keep hold of teenage midfielder McEachranBring me the new Drogba! Chelsea's Abramovich closes on ?20m LukakuAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion  Explore more:Places: Brazil

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