Source: Team_Talk
Akinfeev eyes Gunners or United
Igor Akinfeev has set his sights on a move to either Arsenal or Manchester United as he looks for a new challenge away from CSKA Moscow.[LNB] The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who has already made 40 appearances at international level for Russia, attracted admiring glances following his performances in last season's Champions League.[LNB]He has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford for some time, with current United number one Edwin van der Sar drawing towards the end of his career.[LNB]Arsenal, meanwhile, have been tipped to bring in a new shot-stopper this summer and Akinfeev has spoken to compatriot Andrey Arshavin about the club.[LNB]Akinfeev admits he would be keen to join one of the Premier League giants, having heard glowing reports about Arsenal from Arshavin.[LNB]"Arsenal and Manchester United are two of the very best clubs in the world," Akinfeev told the Daily Star Sunday.[LNB]"If both of them are going to be looking for keepers this summer - or even the next summer - then of course I am interested. [LNB]"I have spoken with Arshavin about Arsenal and London life. He has only had good things to say about the club and the city.[LNB]"He said some very nice things about me going on to be the best goalkeeper in the world - and that he would like me to reach that goal at Arsenal with him.[LNB]"Of course there is every chance this will be the last season for Edwin van der Sar. [LNB]"To be the number one for Manchester United would be a great honour too. [LNB]"They are the biggest football club in the world and, to be their number one for a length of time, you know you will have success. [LNB]"Juventus have also expressed an interest in me - but Arshavin has sold England to me very well."[LNB]Akinfeev does not believe CSKA would block a transfer if the opportunity to move on presented itself.[LNB]"My contract doesn't expire until 2013 but I have a great relationship with my president," he explained.[LNB]"If the right offer, both for me and the club came in, I don't think anybody would stand in my way. [LNB]"I have been in Russia for a lot of years now and feel ready for a new challenge."
