Arshavin to join Chelsea

Daily Mirror said Zenith St. Petersburg accepted the bid of 12 million pounds from the Blues for their best player, Andrei Arshavin. Although, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was aiming to bring Robinho, Roman Abramovici desperately wants one of his compatriots at Chelsea and Arshavin is one of his favorite players.

Barcelona are also very interested in the 27-year-old, who has already revealed he is favorable to a Spanish switch.

But a Zenit source said: “Chelsea have been in contact, a deal agreed and Arshavin will fly to London to discuss personal terms.

“He was very attracted by the chance of playing in Spain but feels English football would suit his style better and, with Roman Abramovich involved, there is another link and reason.”