Andrei Arshavin

[kbchel 2]

looks like Chelsea widrew from the chase

good choice

[EskWeston 696]

looks like Chelsea widrew from the chase

good choice

I wouldn't count on it. The reason they have claimed is because we have signed Deco, but the stories about Arshavin comming to London ect.. were well after Deco signed.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Arshavin has been banned from training with the rest of the Zenit St Petersburg squad while he sorts out where he will play next season.

Zenit manager Dick Advocaat claims a deal for Arshavin should be concluded this week and the playmaker’s agent, Dennis Lachter, believes it is “most likely” he will end up at Chelsea or Arsenal -though this is dependent on whether Hleb or Lampard clear off.

They (Arsenal or Chelsea) need to better the £12million bid Zenit last night rejected from Barcelona.

Express News

[EskWeston 696]

Really not sure how to take this story!! We certainly don't need to push too hard and go overboard with the transfer fee because we are well stocked for midfielders.

Would like to see us actively seeking to bring some wingers in.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Where did it all go wrong ???

One minute you're on the crest of a wave, the next you're a crack whore or worse.....

''Andrei Arshavin's agent has told Sky Sports News that the Zenit St Petersburg playmaker would be interested in a move to Tottenham Hotspur''.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We don't need him. Ballack, Essien, Lampard, Mikel and Deco are five top class midfielders, I don't think Arshavin is good enough.

[Kez 2,727]

Nah we dont need him at all

[chrismada9 1,948]

I don't think Arshavin is good enough.

Ok, yes it would be hard for him to get into a starting eleven, but I wouldn't say he isn't good enough. I think he'd fit nicely into any big side, providing he is played in his preferred role.

[Milan 17,955]

Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Andrei Arshavin has set his sights on a move to Manchester United or Chelsea after his club have agreed to let him leave.

Arshavin was expected to join Barcelona and then Tottenham following an impressive Euro 2008 helping Russia reach the semi-finals.

However, Zenit held a tight grip over the 27-year-old and priced him out of the market but they now appear to have admitted defeat in their bid to keep the playmaker.

Arshavin has welcomed the news but seems to have switched his sights from Spurs to champions Manchester United and Chelsea.

"I still have a desire to play abroad and I'd like to play either in Spain or England," he said in The Sun.

"Barcelona are my favourite team and in England there is Manchester United and Chelsea."

Zenit general manager Maxim Mitrofanov has confirmed that his side's creative spark could be on his way to Eastern Europe.

"We gave Arshavin permission to negotiate directly with other clubs," he said.

"Usually a player who has a running contract with a team isn't allowed to do it. But Zenit are prepared to consider any offers for Arshavin."

skysports

[Steve 10,227]

as a player he is good but personally i do not want to see him play for us i think our midfield is strong enough and i do not think he will suit our team, and i also do not think he will suit the premiere league because it might be a bit to physical for him and he will not get as much room on the ball as he would like.

[LAS 0]

Andrey Arshavin now the best Russian football player. I not so want that he played Chelsea, but it seems to me is better Malouda...

[Matterz 67]

Anybody would be better than Malouda, wush he would fuck off back to France! Or go to Bayern in exchange for Ribery!!!