Will Arshavin move in the January window?

Rumours continue to circulate about a January move for Arshavin, although he has rarely been out of the headlines since he originally said he wanted to leave Zenit in the summer, while the player is restating his desire to leave there has so far been no firm moves for him.

Although his agent Dennis Latcher has tried to delay transfer talk until after the competion of the Champions League group phases.

“No decision will be taken before Zenit St Petersburg play against Real Madrid on December 10.”

With tight times in football with the global credit crunch, Zenit may have to lower their rumoured demands of close to 30 million Euro, with many seemingly rich clubs suddenly having very limited budgets, although Real Madrid are still looking like they are interested. Although the summer front runner Spurs may be out of the race with their recent change of manager.

Talking to Sport Express Arshavin said “I gave the best of myself to Zenit, but I already told the president I do not want to continue here.

“I repeated it more than once, but unfortunately my words were not heard and were not taken seriously.

“I want the club to change their attitude and negotiate my move for a reasonable price. If they do so, I will leave, but they remain stubborn. Anyway I do not want to play here next year.

“I will not be able to play if Zenit do not allow me to move in January. I am being honest because fooling people is not what I like.

“My aim is leave on good terms and permit all parts be beneficial.”