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Arshavin's agent has hinted his client would choose Arsenal over
other interested parties due to manager Arsene Wenger's influence
and the team's attacking football.
Zenit St Petersburg's Russia international is one of this
summer's hottest properties after helping his side claim last
season's Uefa Cup and impressing at Euro 2008.
Although the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona have also been
linked with the dangerous 27-year-old playmaker, it appears as
though Arsenal are in pole position for his services if they plan
on making a bid.
Arshavin's agent Dennis Lachter has told Sky Sports
News his client is a great admirer of French tactician Wenger
and the team's exciting attacking football.
"The stable situation in the club and the influence of Arsene
Wenger to Arsenal to English football is huge. I think this is an
advantage," said Lachter.
"If Arsenal go for Arshavin it could be really good for both
parties. Arsenal is a very young team and Arshavin is 27. There's
something about combining young and older players, they propagate
attacking football."
When asked if Alexander Hleb's proposed switch to Barcelona
would aid Arshavin's potential move to the Emirates, Lachter said
that was a question that should be directed elsewhere.
"That question should be to Arsene Wenger and not for me," he
said.
Barcelona have already seen a bid for Arshavin rejected by Zenit
this summer, although Lachter says Pep Guardiola's lack of
experience as a manager could impact on his client's desire to join
the Camp Nou giants.
He concluded: "Guardiola was an excellent player, but no one
knows what kind of a manager he is."
