Tag: Zenit St. Petersburg

Zenit Saint-Petersburg football team's player Andrey Arshavin attends a press-conference in Saint-Petersburg on September 30, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group G match Zenit Saint-Petersburg against Austria Vienna. AFP PHOTO / OLGA MALTSEVA (Photo credit should read OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images)

The £1.2m gamble that landed Andrei Arshavin at Arsenal

Unearth the thrilling tale behind Andrei Arshavin's last-minute transfer to Arsenal, involving a £1.2m gamble by agent Jon Smith.
Zenit St. Petersburg's Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group G football match between Zenit and Lyon at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg on November 27, 2019. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal identify Iranian as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement

Arsenal are reportedly looking at Zenit Saint Petersburg's forward, Sardar Azmoun, if they need to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 25: Malcom of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Barcelona and Valencia at Estadio Benito Villamarin on May 25, 2019 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Zenit Saint Petersburg close to signing Malcom: No agreement yet

Barcelona are close to a deal to sell Arsenal-linked winger Malcom to Zenit Saint Petersburg, according to reports in Spain.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan

“He will undoubtedly find his place in our team”: Zenit president admits wanting Mkhitaryan

Zenit St Petersburg's President Alexander Medvedev has admitted they are interested in signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - AUGUST 19: Leandro Paredes of FC Zenit Saint Petersburg celebrates his goal during the Russian Premier League match between FC Zenit Saint Petersburg and FC Ural Ekaterinburg at Saint Petersburg Stadium on August 19, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

Leandro Paredes set for PSG medical today – freeing up Christopher Nkunku exit

Paris Saint-Germain are set to sign Leandro Paredes on Saturday after the midfielder holds a medical in Doha today, freeing up Christopher Nkunku to leave, according to reports.
Samir Nasri

Nasri set for Mancini reunion at Zenit

Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri could be joining Zenit St. Petersburg after he was released by Antalyaspor.
Zenit Saint-Petersburg football team's player Andrey Arshavin attends a press-conference in Saint-Petersburg on September 30, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group G match Zenit Saint-Petersburg against Austria Vienna. AFP PHOTO / OLGA MALTSEVA (Photo credit should read OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger pushed to pay more and agent paid £1.2m himself to seal Arshavin...

Football agent Jon Smith has revealed how he agreed to pay £1.2m himself, just to get the Andrei Arshavin transfer over the line before the deadline in 2009.

Arsenal and Chelsea competing for Manolas

Roma defender Kostas Manolas is reportedly in talks over a new deal with a rather reasonable release clause.

Zenit and Betis interested in Wilshere

Zenit St. Petersburg and Real Betis have enquired about Jack Wilshere. 
Kostas Manolas

Arsenal still have a chance of signing Kostas Manolas

Arsenal could resurrect their interest in Kostas Manolas, with the Greek defender set to leave Roma.

Chelsea lining up £35m bid for Manolas

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to make a bid of £35m for Roma centre-back, Kostas Manolas.

Wenger wants Russian flop? Not likely

The Russian media are claiming that Arsene Wenger wants Zenit St. Petersburg striker, Aleksandr Kokorin.

Who could Arsenal face in the Champions League round of 16?

A 3-0 win in Greece on Wednesday evening saw Arsenal cruise into the Champions League knockout stages. It's the 16th consecutive season Arsène Wenger has...

Arsenal interested in former Real Madrid defender – report

by Nia Griffiths Arsenal continue to be linked with all the defenders this transfer window. This time, it’s Zenit St. Petersburg centre-back, Ezequiel Garay who has...