Anzhi Makhachkala will reportedly trump Arsenal and Chelsea to the signing of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven N'Zonzi at the end of the season.
The Frenchman is one of a number of players thought to be heading for the Ewood Park exit door this summer.
Cash-rich Anzhi are now thought to be planning an £8m move for the coveted 23-year-old, according to The Metro.
N'Zonzi joined Rovers from French club Amiens in 2009 for £500,000.