Arshavin’s agent “optimistic” of move to Spain or England

Andrei Arshavin’s market value has exploded as the player enjoyed a relatively good Euro 2008 campaign. Zenit St. Petersburg now want £24 million for their player and it was thought that no club would pay that amount for a 27 year old winger. However Zenit have recently rejected a £19 million bid and the player’s agent is optimistic that a deal can be struck, according to Setanta Sports.

”Barcelona failed with a £12m bid and now an English club have had a £19m offer rejected by Zenit,” said Dennis Lachter, as reported by Setanta Sports.

”Zenit want £24m, so clubs who want to sign Andrei will have to get closer to that figure.

”There are clubs interested in Andrei who are trying to sell players first. The figure is not easy to reach, but the transfer activity is beginning to happen and I am optimistic he will join a big club.”

The same report goes on to speculate that the club who could make an offer closer to the £24 million evaluation of the player is Arsenal, who are waiting on the sale of Alexander Hleb.

[Source: Setanta Sports]