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The Serbian defender insists that he is focused on his tasks at Zenit, but has not refuted the rumors linking him to the champions of Spain.
Rear Branislav Ivanovic, defender of Zenit St. Petersburg, refused to rule out a departure from Russia next year, while Barcelona was interested in his services.
Goal understands that the Catalan giants are preparing for the 34-year-old in January, while Samuel Umtiti's long-term fitness remains unclear after a knee surgery.
Barca hopes to have reached a short-term deal for Ivanovic before chasing Matthijs De Ligt, Ajax's central defender, next summer, while Ernesto Valverde is looking to strengthen his defensive options.
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The current Serbian international contract at Zenit expires at the end of the season and he is free to talk to potential contenders the New Year.
Addressing Zenit's official website, Ivanovic spoke of speculation linking him to a transfer during the winter window, admitting that he still did not know what the future was holding him.
"I am satisfied with everything in Zenit," he said Sunday. "But in football, you never know what will happen tomorrow.
"Now I give everything to Zenit and get ready for the next match."
Barcelona's defensive problems continued over the weekend after being eliminated from first-place La Liga after being tied 1-1 by Wanda Metropolitano of Atletico Madrid.
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The defending champions looked in the barrel of a loss after Diego Costa gave the advantage to his host 77 minutes before Ousmane Dembele managed to snatch a crucial equalizer in added time.
Sevilla's 1-0 win at home against Real Valladolid on Sunday earned them first place by a point. Valverde's men are now preparing for a Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
For his part, Ivanovic is expected to play for Zenit on Thursday night in Europa League against Copenhagen, before resuming his national duties against Arsenal Tula next Monday.
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