Luciano Spalletti admits Andrey Arshavin interest

Zenit St Petersburg head coach Luciano Spalletti has hinted that the club could sign Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin.

The 31-year-old, who is expected to leave the Gunners on a free transfer this summer, started his career with the Russians and returned on loan last year.

"If Arshavin is the man who can add anything for this then we can think about him," Spalletti is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News. "Andrey is interesting for everyone in Russia because he's a charismatic player."

Arshavin made 11 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal last season.