Former Spartak Moscow star Vladislav Panteleev says Arsenal were keen on goalkeeper Anton Mitryushkin.
The Russia international has just signed with Lokomotiv Moscow.
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Panteleev told Sport24: "I was one of the first to learn about Anton's move to Lokomotiv - and I was very happy, he deserved it with his work.
"A hard-working and talented guy. He had a tryout with Monaco, there was an option with Nantes. I even heard through agents that (Arsene) Wenger was interested in Anton.
"He would have made it in Europe if not for an injury in Sion. He lived wildly."