"Arsenal" aims to get rid of unnecessary ballast - Russian Arshavin © EuroFootball.com

London is planning to get rid of Russian national team striker Andrei Arshavin.

The footballer, who cost 20 million euros three years ago, has played relatively few matches this season. Coach Arsene Wenger is not satisfied with his sporting form and would like to sell him in January.

It is said that for the 30-year-old Arshavin, English clubs would expect to receive about 14 million euros. Several clubs from his native country are interested, including FC Anzhi Makhachkala.

This season, the Russian scored one goal in 16 matches in the Premier League, of which he started in the lineup in 7 matches.