Sat Jul 12 16:01:59 2008

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Arshavin wants to join Arsenal

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London, England (Sports Network) - Russia star Andrei Arshavin has set his heart on a move to Arsenal, according to his agent.

The Zenit St. Petersburg playmaker has been linked with moves to the Gunners, Chelsea and Barcelona following his eye-catching performances at Euro 2008.

Earlier in the week, agent Dennis Lachter revealed an unnamed Premier League club had failed with a $38 million bid to sign the 27-year-old midfielder.

But Lachter has revealed his client has set his sights on joining the Gunners this summer as he believes Arsene Wenger's side would suit his style of play.

However, Zenit have already warned potential suitors that they are holding out for $48 million for its prize asset.

"Andrei is desperate to join Arsenal," Lachter told the Daily Mirror. "His style of play would suit them perfectly."

Meanwhile, fresh reports claim unsettled midfielder Alex Hleb is just days away from joining Barcelona.

The Belarus international is expected to join the Spanish giants early next week in a move that could free up both funds and a place in the squad for Arshavin.

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)