Agent: 'Andrey Arshavin wants to leave Arsenal'

The agent of Andrey Arshavin has revealed that his client is keen to leave Arsenal on a permanent basis this summer.

The 31-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with former club Zenit St Petersburg.

While a permanent return to Zenitchiki does not appear to be in the offing, agent Dennis Lakhter has claimed that he has received a number of offers for the Russian captain.

"Arsene Wenger will transfer some new names for the forward line for the upcoming season," Lakhter told Radyospor.

"Arshavin doesn't want to stay in the team. Next year, he could continue his career in Turkey. I know that two clubs in Turkey are seriously interested in Arshavin.

"There also some offers from the MLS, but Arshavin does not want to go to America. He also rejected an offer from Anzhi."

One of those Turkish clubs reportedly keen to sign Arshavin is Galatasaray.