Russian Mifielder set to replace Hleb
Russian reports claim Arsenal are set to sign Russia International Yuri Zhirkov to replace soon to be Barcelona winger Alex Hleb after Arsene Wenger reportedly came to terms over with Russian giants CSKA Moscow.
Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the speedy midfield and Yuri recently confirmed he would interested in a move to Arsenal.
Yuri starred for Russia in the Euro 2008 excelling as an attacking left back and has since then been linked with some of Europes hottest Einsteins.
Although originally playing as an attacking left back, Yuri Zhirkov has developed all skills to play as a top left midfielder, with the abilitys of great pace, a superb left foot, and excellence on the set piece.
Zhirkov told Sport Express:
” A move to Arsenal would be a great opportunity and I would surely take it. Yes [Real] Betis is also a very good team but the chance to work under a manager like Arsene Wenger would be something I have to take. But there are many good options. But for now I am at CSKA [Moscow] and I am happy”.
