Arsene Wenger has conceded his admiration for Andrei Ashavin following the Russian's magnificent Euro 2008 performances. Arshavin started the competition a frustrated onlooker as he was suspended for Russia's first two matches but against Sweden in their final group game, and then in the quarter-final against Holland, the Zenit St Petersburg playmaker stole the headlines. Russia's performances have won widespread acclaim and at the hub of much of their best work has been Ashavin; a turn of events that has not gone unnoticed in North London.
The Zenit St Petersburg star will leave Russia this summer and it has been reported that he favours a move to Barcelona, but a whole host of English clubs have also been linked with the 27-year-old who claims he has offers from The Premier League and Germany.
Arsenal have been at the forefront of the growing speculation and that is unlikely to change given Wenger’s public declaration of his admiration for the player.
"Arshavin? I won't invent anything if I say he has been the revelation of the tournament," said Wenger in L'Equipe.
"His way to make a difference against his opponents is absolutely amazing. That is the mark of great players.
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