Arshavin – Arsenal Interest’s Me

Russian Hotshot Andrei Arshavin agent claimed although his dream is to play in the La Liga with Barcelona, A move to Arsenal could also be a suitable destination.

The Russian Striker was one of Europes hottest forwards in the Euro 2008 which led to interest from all over Europe.

His current club Zenit St Petersburg came to terms with Arshavin allowing him to leave the club in the summer. Despite wanting to keep their best player, They activated a £12million clause in contract meaning any club which met the valuation of the forward and it suited Andrei, he would be allowed to leave.

Silly Reporters in Russia claimed Arshavin had flew out to London to have a medical and agree personal terms with the striker but Zenit were qick to squash the rumours.

Their director Maxim Mitrofanov said

“There has been three clubs in contact [Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea] and interest from all over the Serie A and the Premier League but no deal is done.

“Zenit’s position is to keep our leading player.

“But we respect Andrei’s wishes when he speaks of one of the western championships but, unfortunately, Barcelona have deliberately reduced the valuation of the Russia forward.

“For the amount, which Barcelona propose us, we cannot sell Arshavin.

“Finally, the fate of the player will be resolved on July 15.”

His agent has also acted to these reveiws

“Me and my client are in talks with two clubs and one other club is in contact.

Its reported Arshavin could think about a sensational move to Arsenal after his admiration for their excellent football and Wengers promise of first team football.