Anzhi are willing to offer £45 million for Arsenal captain Robin van Persie.

The Russians' bid is almost double anything rivals PSG and Manchester City would be willing to table.

Anzhi coach Guus Hiddink has been given a blank cheque book to strengthen the mega rich Russians and has made fellow Dutchman Van Persie his No 1 target.

Anzhi owner Suleyman Kerimov, one of the richest men in the world, has told Hiddink the best players can earn over £300,000 a-week net at his club - which works out at £15m a year tax free.