http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...and&cc=5901

This reads like a "I wouldn't mind playing for Chelsea" statement from Arshavin....I think we should put in a cheeky bid for him in any case. He is a talented, creative player and would add power to any 4-3-3 formation we put out. Maybe serving as the replacement for Anelka?

Fair play for hes honesty but i dont want him at chelsea dont think he's up for a battle he's a bit soft not a player that would suit chelsea play when we have to get stuck in. great talent all the same

Undeniably a good player, but at 29 (I think) he won't be seen as a replacement for Anelka, they're only maybe a year apart in age. Not for me, thanks.

He's good player, but Wenger won't let him go... Not going to happen.

Good player on his day but his days are as rare Lampard's bad days.

He's not coming to chelsea. His favorite team is barcelona and they ain't taking him either so...he's screwed.

But I don't think that he will join Barcelona. I think that he will stay in Arsenal.

If Joey leaves, could Arshavin replace him?

If Joey leaves, could Arshavin replace him?

We have to consider a few things in that case.

1. How much salary will Arshavin demand? If its nearly the same as what Joey is asking for, no thanks to Arshavin.

2. They're both same age so nothing separating there.

3. Both bring flair to the side but its the defensive side and fighting for the team spirit of Joey which makes him the winner of my vote.

4. Arshavin will come for a fee and Joey will go free. Doesnt make sense considering all the points above.

God i hope not, such a lightweight player with a terrible attitude. Basically a russian robinho.

If Joey leaves, could Arshavin replace him?

Joe leaves on a free, and we spend a silly amount on Arshavin to replace him? Meh.

Arshavin is a good player, but I'd much rather have Cole to be honest.

Do you think that Arshavin may be good player for Chelsea?

Yeah, fair play to him, he doesnt hesitate to speak his mind, but I dont think he is coming here.

He has often said he wants to play for Barca. Considering how Arsenal are their feeder club, I could see that coming to pass, probably next summer. Can you imagine a Barca team that deploys Messi and Arshavin as outside forwards, with Xavi, Fabregas and Iniesta feeding them passes? Kevin Doyle would win the Ballon d'Or up front in that lineup

We missed a big trick by not buying this guy. What a crafty player

Do you think that Arshavin may be good player for Chelsea?

No, not a chance. Most arsenal fans are turning against him now, he`s very similar to deco for us. On his day superb, but hsi day doesnt come round very often. And if hes not happy then theres no point in him even being on the pitch, a very moody half arsed player.

He's had a pretty awful attitude right from the word go and I am very thankful we didn't sign him.

Urhhhh no f**king thank you.

Hes way too lazy, doesn't put enough effort in. Would be a step down from Cole.

He is an excellent player, but lazy, and seems to want to rock the boat at Arsenal....he obviously struggles to connect to clubs with the outbursts he has.

Maybe he is lazy on the pith, but he had some great matches!

So what...he's lazy on the pitch, and he's not loyal...those are some big flaws.

One of my favourite players in Football but no thanks. If Chelsea do buy another centre forward it will have to be a much younger one.

I didn't say that we should sign him. We don't need him.