Server to go offline for Chelsea move

Asian player of the year Server Djeparov is to ask his club Bunyodkor to release him for one month so he can train with Chelsea.

The 26-year-old midfielder was invited to spend time at Stamford Bridge after coming to the attention of Blues officials with his performances in the Asian Champions League.

"I am flattered at getting the chance to train with some of the best players in England," the Uzbek midfielder told the Asian Football Confederation's Website yesterday. "I will have to chalk out a plan and talk to the club about releasing me next season."