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08 Jul 2008 - 08:58:56

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Arsenal and Chelsea have been given fresh hope of signing Andrei Arshavin after Zenit St Petersburg broke off negotiations with Barcelona over the transfer of the Russia playmaker.

The two London clubs have both been strongly linked with moves for the 27-year-old star of Euro 2008 despite Barcelona being favourites to clinch his signature.

Arshavin himself also suggested a move to the Camp Nou was the most likely occurrence, but the Russian side have now called off negotiations with the Spanish club.

Zenit are unhappy that Barca failed to improve their original £12million offer in a second approach at the beginning of the week.

Coach Dick Advocaat has already suggested his club is looking for something in the region of £20million for the talented midfielder.

"Barcelona have failed to improve their original offer of 15million euros," read a club statement.

"We decided to end our negotiations with the Spanish club.

"We have not received any offers for Arshavin from any other clubs, therefore there are no discussions going on about his transfer."