Arshavin

[Kenneth]

The clubs had been in discussions over the move for the duration of the transfer window but the 1700 GMT deadline passed on Monday without any official word on the player's future.

It was understood that Arsenal had agreed a fee with Zenit, during which time Arshavin, one of the stars of Euro 2008, accepted personal terms and passed a medical.

Reports suggested the deal collapsed when the clubs could not reach an agreement, with the claim being the move broke down over the size of the fee and compensation Zenit would be paid for allowing Arshavin to break his contract.

The PL made the statement about transfers held up by the weather but i can't believe that is the case with this deal. I think it was a case of Zenit pissing about. What's the chance of the PL blocking the move though? Zero I'd think.

[MrsB]

The girlfriend of new Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin has branded Londoners "dirty and scruffy". On the Russia star's website she also said English food is disgusting, she doesn't like English beer and is already feeling homesick after a few days. (BBC Gossip)

[Shaggy]

They get Nasri for £12m and now Arshavin for £12m. Who do we get? We go and weaken ourselves. Why do we always shoot ourselves in the foot?

Nasri is very average. Thank God we didn't lash £12m on him.

We are no weaker now Keane has gone than we were when he was here.