Reports in Russia

Apparently Usmanov has paid for the Arshavin deal and the fee is now agreed.

This was just confirmed on Russian TV.

Gunners agree Arshavin fee

The Gunners have been locked in talks with Zenit for some time over the services of the 27-year-old Russia international, who shone at Euro 2008.

Zenit have not revealed the figure Arsenal have bid for the club's long-serving star, although they claim the fee is the 'real market value of the player'.

Arshavin, who interested Spanish giants Barcelona last summer, is now discussing personal terms with Arsene Wenger's side, but Zenit say his lofty demands are currently outside Arsenal's budget.

"The fundamental understanding over the transfer of the player has been achieved between the clubs," read a statement on Zenit's official website.

"At the moment the basic obstacle in realising the transaction is Andrei Arshavin's personal requirements."

The deal is done now :arsenal:

arshvin is the most popular player & he talented player
but he is the youngster .
arsenal is the most popular english team
that arshavin is the fit player for arsenal
that formation is 4-1-4-1
almunia, sagna, toure, gallas, clichy
febregas, arshavin, nasri, rosicky,
van persie, adebayor

He is 27, not that young huh