The Chelski trip to Moscow

Roman Abramovich is taking his millionaire Chelsea squad to Russia for a friendly against Lokomotiv Moscow.

The Russian owner of Chelsea made the offer in the far east Siberian region of Chukotka, where he is governor and it was confirmed by Gennady Fadeyev, president of Russian Railways company, a state monopoly which is ultimately responsible for Lokomotiv.

"Abramovich wants to bring his expensive Chelsea stars to Siberia," said one Russian report. However, Fadeyev said a date and timing of the friendly between the two teams, both still in the Champions League, would be decided at a later date.

"We will definitely accept the offer," said Lokomotiv head coach Yuri Syomin.

"It's very pleasant to receive such an invitation. If the team owners reach an agreement we will find the date for the match. We would like to play against Chelsea at our stadium. The match will become a real holiday for all football lovers in Russia."