Arshavin Ultimatum

jacobite · June 13, 2008

Reported today that Arshavin has been told to either find a new club within the next week or stay put at Zenith for another year.Allegedly he has agreed to the above even though he fancies playing either in the Prem or La Liga.

Dont shoot!!

Bruce Wayne · June 13, 2008

Thought this was the latest Matt Damon movie for a minute.

jacobite · June 13, 2008

HHHMMM

Neiler · June 13, 2008

Bruce Wayne said:
Thought this was the latest Matt Damon movie for a minute.

Namdrater · June 13, 2008

I WANT US TO GET THIS MAN SO BADLY, COME ON DAVID MOYES!

Sim · June 13, 2008

The last time some fans were getting so worked up about a potential signing was when we were linked with Nugent.

I'm not fussed either way, its seems this rumour has gotten way ahead of itself.

Toffee-nerd · June 13, 2008

Sounds like rubbish to me, how is he supposed to aggree terms with a new club when he is training for the euro's. He is gonna be playing in the rushkys final game so its not like he can just swan off to another country for a few days to sign his contract and do his medical. And surely Zenit would want clubs to see him play, if he plays well then his transfer fee will probably go up.

All Blue Vijay · June 13, 2008

I would.

I would love to see him in an Everton shirt. Scores goals has great control and is quick. I could see causing defenses all kinds of troubles.

Sharpys top lip · June 13, 2008

Uefa Cup winning Zenit St Petersburg Captain Andrei Arshavin has been given a 1-week deadline to seal a move to the Premier League or he will be remaining in his homeland next season. His club have stated that unless a deal is sorted this week he will not be moving this summer. That means interested Premier League clubs Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton, Man City and Spurs will have to move quickly if they are serious about signing the Russian international.

Arshavin has an excellent pedigree domestically after being named Russian Footballer of the Year in 2006 as well winning a number of awards voted by the Soviet press. He can play on either flank as well as a second striker so would be a perfect acquisition for any number of clubs. Liverpool need some much needed flair to mount a serious title challenge and a player that is as versatile as Arshavin would fit into Rafael Benitez’s plans perfectly. On the other hand the Gunners also need reinforcements, particularly if Alexander Hleb departs as is expected. David Moyes has been linked with the Russian for some time and his acquisition would boost a squad that ran out of steam at the final hurdle and perhaps lacked the star quality to compete with the big 4 when they encountered them. Mark Hughes is reportedly in the hunt for the player and is perhaps the most serious of the sides bidding for his signature whilst Spurs continue to enforce their squad under Juande Ramos.

Arshavin has won over 30 caps for his country and has already reached double figures in international goals. He has won a domestic League Cup, a Russian title and now the Uefa Cup so is used to winning trophies. The Russian international has a record of nearly 1 goal in every 4 games domestically so could boost the firepower of the club he finally joins. He has yet to feature at Euro 2008 after being suspended for his country’s first 2 games which has significantly weakened their chances in the tournament.

Thats a load of bollocks.... (n)

TX Bill · June 13, 2008

Anyone wanna place money on him signing for the [Poor language removed]?

Vim Fuego · June 13, 2008

He won't be signing for us, and even if he did then our midfield would be so lightweight in terms of aggression, there's no way that he could play in the same side as Arteta,we'd get ripped to pieces.

Dylan · June 13, 2008

Arshavin has an excellent pedigree domestically after being named Russian Footballer of the Year in 2006 as well winning a number of awards voted by the Soviet press.

That right there goes to show how lazy the journalists are. There hasn't been Soviets for quite some time (they still have a Communist Party kicking around, but they are like the Lib Dems).

On the whole the article sounds ridiculous.

Neiler · June 14, 2008

Well the report is [Poor language removed] for a start, we all know that players have more power then the clubs these days. If there is a grain of truth in the storey i would say its in Zentih encourageing him to move on so they can get cash to focus on their own targets.

Personally im not fussed on Ashavien, i think hes good, but only as good as others out there. I think if Downing had a foreign name and played in a foreign leauge he would be of the same profile. Dont get me wrong if we got either i would be made up but dont think our chances at best of progression or worst consoladating our position rest on one signing alone or in coming players alone.

I see he has been linked with City during the week and the Barcodes this morning, says enough really.

Nebbiolo · June 14, 2008

The story was in the mirror, Neiler.

It also says that our interest has ended:

Newcastle have moved for Andrei Arshavin after Zenit St Petersburg gave their Russian star a week to seal a transfer to the Premier League.

Arshavin, 27, suspended for Russia's first two Euro 2008 games, is keen to come to England and one of his representatives has spoken to Newcastle talent-spotter Dennis Wise.

Wise is speaking to Kevin Keegan about the forward, who is available for £11million.

Zenit want to end the un certainty after Manchester City cooled their interest and Everton pulled out . Di ck Advocaat's UEFA Cup winners say the player has agreed to sign with them for another season if a move is not sorted in the next seven days.