Source: Telegraph
Arsenal striker Andrei Arshavin could have joined Tottenham
Arshavin, who joined Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg, held talks with then-manager Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane but subsequently sealed a £15 million move to north London. [LNB]He said: "I was not against a move to Tottenham. If it was down to just me to reach an agreement, the move could have taken place."[LNB] Related ArticlesArsene Wenger: we'll win trophy this seasonStan Kroenke silent at Arsenal AGMClichy praises influential FàbregasStan Kroenke keeps low profile at ArsenalToday's Arsenal still not a patch on InvinciblesArsenal target Gregory van der WielHowever, it was a move to Barelona the previous year, which eventually collapsed, that Arshavin rues most of all. [LNB]Following Russia's memorable campaign in Euro 2008, Arshavin was close to sealing a transfer to the Nou Camp but the Catalans refused to budge on their £12 million bid. [LNB]"When the transfer collapsed, of course I was upset. But then I took it as fact. It was fate," he said. [LNB]"And of course I moved to Arsenal. I think my current club are the second most entertaining in modern football. It was well worth it. [LNB]"The most beautiful football isn't here, but at Barcelona. But after them, perhaps Arsenal."[LNB]Arshavin also spoke of his struggle to adapt to living in London. "On one hand I love it here," he said. "On the other, I haven't said anything about the difficulties."[LNB]Last week, Arshavin told The Daily Telegraph that he was still getting used to life with his family in London. [LNB]He said: "For my family, life is good here. Of course, my wife likes it here because in London the shopping is the best."[LNB]
