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Newcastle wants Russia’s football captain

Published: 6 December, 2007, 12:00
Edited: 6 December, 2007, 12:00


Russia’s captain Andrey Arshavin has fuelled speculation he could be heading to play in the English Premier League.

The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Premier League side Newcastle United. And it seems Arshavin, who skippered Zenit Saint Petersburg to the Russian championship last month, would be in favour of such a move.

The forward told British newspaper The Daily Mirror he had not yet been contacted, but would welcome an approach from Newcastle, saying he felt ready for a new challenge.

The transfer window in England opens on New Year's Day,  meaning Arshavin could even be playing in the Premier League as soon as next month.