Arshavin saga a side issue for Wenger

ARSENE WENGER yesterday declared the on-going Andrei Arshavin transfer saga was “of little interest” as he focuses on getting the best out of his current Arsenal squad ahead of the tonight’s Premier League trip to Everton.

While Wenger remains keen on signing the Russia international, suggestions from Zenit St Petersburg that a deal is imminent were yesterday rebuffed by the Gunners boss.

The Russians, whose domestic campaign is now completed, appear to have softened their stance over the original £20 million (€21.5m) fee demanded for the 27-year-old playmaker.