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Zenit have confirmed Arsenal are one of the clubs to have declared their interest and suggested a deal in the region of £20 million was in the pipeline. But the player’s representative, Dennis Lachter, claims the former Russian champions are hoping to inflate the price by using the media and at the moment there have been no offers.

The Russia international stated last month he would never play for Zenit again and will soon be able to buy out his own contract under FIFA rules. That means Zenit are playing a dangerous game as if they do not sell him during the current transfer window as they could be left with virtually nothing.

Tottenham Hotspur were very interested in the summer but refused to pay up to £20 million for a player who shone at Euro 2008. Now, with that tournament a dim and distant memory, it appears unlikely Zenit will be able to get anything like that figure, with £10 million more realistic.

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