Andrei Arshavin: I Would Like to Play in Spain More Than Italy or England

Russia ace Andrei Arshavin says he has offers from England and Germany, but his preference is to play in Spain.

Arshavin has emerged as the star of Euro 2008 following his stunning performance in Russia's quarter final win over Holland.

He had missed the opening two matches of the tournament through suspension, but produced an influential display in the final group game against Sweden.

The playmaker impressed for Zenit St Petersburg last season, and is tipped to leave the UEFA Cup winners at the end of the European Championships.

Zenit coach Dick Advocaat conceded last week that the 27-year-old wants to move on and a clutch of clubs have been linked with £10 million-plus bids.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City, and Newcastle have all been mooted as admirers of Arshavin, while Barcelona are rumoured to see him as an ideal replacement for Deco.

Arshavin admits it may be time to leave Russian football and claims his dream would be to join a Spanish club.

"I know that I have offers from England and Germany, but what I really want is to play in the Primera Liga.

"It's the championship that I have always followed, I like how football is played there. But for now, I have no offers from Spain."

The schemer's international teammate Roman Pavlyuchenko has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Arshavin feels there are many more Russia players who have caught the eye at Euro 2008.

He added, "There are many good players in my country, but people are now discovering us.

"It's not only me. This tournament is an opportunity for us."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had earlier given his biggest indication yet that he was set to make a move for Arshavin.

"You always think, 'could this player play for your team?' or perhaps there is a good player you didn't know.

"Mainly, I would say that you discovered only Russian players at this tournament because you see them less. All the others you know."