Zenit spark £20m Arshavin scramble
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Zenit spark £20m Arshavin scramble
Dick Advocaat has confirmed Andrei Arshavin, a target for Newcastle, Manchester City, Everton and Arsenal, wants to leave Zenit St Petersburg.
Arshavin: the last 2 weeks has seen his price gone up double.
The Russian star - rated at around £20million - had a brilliant domestic campaign last season helping Zenit to the league title and UEFA Cup.
And Arshavin added to his reputation when he starred in Russia's thrilling 3-1 Euro 2008 quarter-final victory over Holland - scoring once and setting up another in a brilliant display.
The 27-year-old is being tracked by clubs from Italy, Spain, France, Germany and England - with the likes of the Magpies, City, Toffees and more recently Arsenal said to be interest. It is also thought that Roman Abramovich's Chelsea could enter the hunt for his signature.
And now Zenit boss Advocaat has confirmed that Arshavin want to move to one of Europe's biggest leagues. "Andrei has told us that he wishes to change clubs," said Advocaat. "At present in the way of offers it is quiet. "The situation may well change after the game against Holland for the national side."