Arsenal and Zenit Agree Terms

Andrei Arshavin - Zenit and Arsenal Agree Terms for Arshavin Transfer

Zenit St Petersburg and Arsenal have finally reached a deal to sign Andrei Arshavin, although the transfer has not yet been finalized, as personal terms have stll to be agreed.

Zenit have not revealed how much Arsenal have agreed to pay saying only that it is the "real market value of the player".

Arshavin is now in discussions with Arsenal over personal terms but it seems unlikely Arsenal will break their current wage structure. There were reports that Arshavin was asking for £110,000 a week.

On Zenit's website the statement reads "The fundamental understanding over the transfer of the player has been achieved between the clubs. At the moment the basic obstacle in realising the transaction is Andrei Arshavin's personal requirements."

Or if you prefer it in Russian "Переговоры между ФК «Зенит» и лондонским «Арсеналом» о трансфере Андрея Аршавина продолжаются. Между клубами достигнута принципиальная договоренность о переходе игрока на условиях устраивающих обе стороны и соответствующих реальной рыночной стоимости футболиста."

It is unlikely that Arshavin will not agree personal terms with Arsenal, so this is excellent news for both Arsenal and Arshavin and also English football. According to Dick Advocaat the deal should be finalized on Tuesday.