Zenit says no to Gunners Andrei Arshavin bid

Arsenal’s bid for Zenit St Petersburg player Andrei Arshavin has been rejected.

The gunner’s were hoping to sign the Russian player to strengthen their attacking options in Januiary’s transfer window. The London team are currently having an indifferent season.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been coy on his side’s interest in Arshavin, but Arsenal are believed to be leading the chase for the 27-year-old.

Arshavin is determined to leave Zenit this month after being frustrated in his attempts to move last summer.

Reports suggest Zenit are demanding a ?20million fee for Arshavin, but the Gunners value the 27-year-old at considerably less.

Zenit spokesman Alexei Petrov has confirmed Arsenal are the only club to have made an official approach for Arshavin, but that their initial offer was turned down.

“I can confirm that Zenit did get an official offer from Arsenal about Andrei Arshavin,” Petrov told the Mail on Sunday. It was rejected as insufficient.

“They offered about £10m. No new offers have arrived from them since. At the moment, Arsenal are the only club to have approached us about the player.”

With Manchester City waiting to pounce will Arsenal increase their offer for Arshavin.