Arsenal's out of favour Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin is a reported target for Zenit St Petersburg. Zenit general director Maxim Mitrofanov told Russian newspaper Sovietsky Sport that he is hopeful of persuading the 30-year-old to return to the club where he spent 11 years before moving to London.
Mitrofanov said:
"Andrey still wants to play in England. (But) For Andrey it is very important to play in the Euros and being at a home club would be a good option in the current situation.
"Therefore, we are discussing the possibility to loan (Arshavin)."
Any deal would have to be concluded by Thursday night when the Russian transfer window closes. "We talked with them. Let's see how they themselves continue to lead.
