Tottenham Hotspur have taken the lead in the race to sign Andrei Arshavin. The London club look to have overtaken local rivals, Arsenal, in the race for the Russian’s signature. Reports say a bid of £16 Million has been rejected by Zenit, who are looking for over £20 Million for their star player. Rumours...

Arsenal have emerged as favourites to land Andrei’s signature, as Chelsea have reportedly ended their interested in the Zenith man. Supposedly the Gunners have offered in the region of £20 Million, but the Russian club have rejected this and hope to get a larger sum. Agents involved are hopeful...

Despite their London rivals, Spurs, reportedly making a bid for Andrei Arshavin, Arsenal are still looking strong favourites to sign the Russian. Arshavin’s agent had said the Gunners’ manager, Arsene Wenger, could be playing a big part in Andrei’s decision.

The 2007-2008 season was a year to remember for Arshavin, as on both the domestic and international stage, he came to the headlines. FC Zenit St. Petersburg clinched the EUFA Cup, playing against Glasgow Rangers in the final. The Russian victory was instigated by Arshavin as he claimed the man of the...

Andrei Arshavin somewhat disappeared from the headlines following the 2003 season as the Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, entered the football world acquiring ownership of CSKA Moscow. Abramovich’s millions were utilised to fund the transfers of many highly skilled up and coming football talents....

In 1999-2000 Arshavin plied his trade with Zenit-2. Zenit 2 are the academy team for the world renowned Zenit- St. Petersburg. In the time he spent with Zenit-2, Andrei was able to develop his technique and furthermore, develop as a person. He remained away from the limelight, concentrating upon his...

Andrei Arshavin was born on May 29th in the year of 1981. Arshavin was born Leningrad, formally Stalingrad, and in this day and age the industrialised city is known as St. Petersburg. Andrei began playing “the beautiful game” at the age of seven and he subsequently graduated from Smena football school....