Arshavin Set To Join Chelsea

The Russian international has attracted an array of admiring clubs after two spectacular Euro 2008 performances against Sweden and the Netherlands.

And while Barcelona appeared to be frontrunners in the race to sign Arshavin, Chelsea's last-minute offer may lure him away from Camp Nou and towards the tempting fort knox which is Stamford Bridge.

It was reported on Wednesday that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had told Luiz Felipe Scolari he wanted a compatriot of his at the squad next season and Big Phil seems now to have found his man under the form of Arshavin.

The Zenit St. Petersburg talent has already flown to London to undergo a medical with The Blues according to reports coming from Russia and hell become Scolari's second summer signing, following in the footsteps of Deco.

Despite the fact that Zenit have been increasingly vocal about their wish to not rush Arshavin's sale, it seems that Chelsea's big-money offer will be enough to capture the 27-year-old, who played a crucial role in Zenit's UEFA Cup success last season.
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