Arsenal Contact Arshavin Over Potential Move for Azmoun: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has reportedly contacted his former Gunners teammate Andrey Arshavin over a potential move for Zenit St. Petersburg’s Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun.
Azmoun, 25, has been in excellent form for Zenit once again this season – netting 14 goals in 29 appearances and boasting a creative side, with seven assists. But he is expected to leave this summer.
Indeed, Arsenal is keen with doubts over the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Arteta has spoken to Arshavin, who is on a committee at Zenit to do with first-team transfers.
The Iranian is also experienced on the international stage netting 31 goals in just 46 caps for his country so far.
Azmoun, 25, has been in excellent form for Zenit once again this season – netting 14 goals in 29 appearances and boasting a creative side, with seven assists. But he is expected to leave this summer.
Indeed, Arsenal is keen with doubts over the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Arteta has spoken to Arshavin, who is on a committee at Zenit to do with first-team transfers.
The Iranian is also experienced on the international stage netting 31 goals in just 46 caps for his country so far.