Orlov rates Arshavin above Shirokov and comments on Bukharov’s move away from Zenit – Football News
Well known TV commentator, Gennady Orlov, is of the belief that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aleksandr-Bukharov-c4555’s potential move away from Petrovsky stadium this summer.
“I think Arshavin can win a place back in the composition. Let's give him a chance and see. Especially, Arshavin wants to go to the World Cup, so he will be prepared, will try to play at his maximum at Zenith. No one can predict what would happen, but it is now difficult situation. Roman Shirokov is good, but Arshavin is better when he's in good shape. Zenit are making it a good deal given that they are not paying a penny for Arshavin,” the 68-year-old was quoted as saying.
News in Russian media have linked Shirokov with a host of top European clubs after the attacking midfielder refused to extend his stay at the Russian Premier League club earlier this month.
Since then, Shirokov has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 FC. The arrival of new head coach, Laurent Blanc, at Parc des Princes has increased the possibility of the potential transfer given that Shirokov is wanted by the French tactician.
Liverpool are also in the race to sign the 31-year-old pass master. However, they will only make a bid should they lose out in the race to sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-c16068 from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The English Premier League club will turn their attention to Shirokov, who has scored six goals this season including a memorable equalser in the UEFA Champion’s League group stage match against AC Milan at home, given that the former Rubin Kazan will cost them less than Mkhitaryan.
The St. Petersburg club are lining up Arshavin’s transfer knowing that they need an offensive player after Shirokov’s possible departure. However, Orlov has rated Shirokov above Arshavin, who will move from Emirates stadium to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991 as a free agent.
Commenting on Bukharov’s transfer, Orlov said that the Russian striker will not join the likes of Rubin Kazan and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Tom-Tomsk-c39228 given that the aforementioned clubs cannot afford the 28-year-old’s wages.
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