{"id":46614,"date":"2026-05-01T21:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/arsenal-preparing-to-make-early-offer-for-arshavins-next-arshavin-for-chelsea-target-of-44m\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T21:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:34:59","slug":"arsenal-preparing-to-make-early-offer-for-arshavins-next-arshavin-for-chelsea-target-of-44m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/arsenal-preparing-to-make-early-offer-for-arshavins-next-arshavin-for-chelsea-target-of-44m\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal preparing to make early offer for Arshavin&#8217;s next Arshavin for Chelsea target of \u00a344m"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/arsenal-preparing-to-make-early-offer-for-arshavins-next-arshavin-for-chelsea-target-of-44m\/#Arsenal_preparing_for_sensational_44m_early_summer_bid\" >Arsenal preparing for sensational \u00a344m early summer bid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/arsenal-preparing-to-make-early-offer-for-arshavins-next-arshavin-for-chelsea-target-of-44m\/#Why_Yilmaz_could_be_Arsenals_next_Arshavin\" >Why Yilmaz could be Arsenal&#8217;s next Arshavin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/arsenal-preparing-to-make-early-offer-for-arshavins-next-arshavin-for-chelsea-target-of-44m\/#%E2%80%98Henry-like_45m_star_will_end_up_at_Arsenal_if_Berta_signs_Alvarez\" >&#8216;Henry-like&#8217; \u00a345m star will end up at Arsenal if Berta signs Alvarez<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The flame may not have burned brightly for long, but there&#8217;s no denying that Andrei Arshavin was a game-changer in an Arsenal shirt.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>While the Gunners are now screaming for individual flair and ingenuity up front, the Russian maverick certainly did that early in his career at the Emirates, when he joined just a few months after the glorious Euro 2008.<\/p>\n<p>The then 27-year-old had never played outside his home country before arriving in a \u00a315 million deal in January 2009, but the fleet-footed winger hit the ground running, scoring six goals in his first 12 league games and adding 10 the following season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Arshavin &#8211; PL Records<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>game<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>Goal (assist)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>12\/13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0 (0)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11\/12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10\/11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6(12)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>09\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>08\/09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6(8)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>total<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>105<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<p>23(26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Although he hasn&#8217;t been able to maintain those early results, the 44-year-old has secured cult hero status regardless, and Arsenal&#8217;s recent left-field goals could be on the cards if a deal is struck.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arsenal-readying-first-summer-bid-for-pound-44m-sensation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_preparing_for_sensational_44m_early_summer_bid\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Arsenal preparing for sensational \u00a344m early summer bid<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of whether this season ends in glory or not, plans appear to be clear at the Emirates under manager Andrea Berta. Sign at least one new forward.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners, whose progress in the Champions League and Premier League this season has been supported mainly by their defense and midfield, appear to need major upgrades on both the left and right flanks.<\/p>\n<p>Among the players linked with a possible move in recent weeks is AC Milan&#8217;s Rafael Leao, with the Portuguese speedster appearing to be a long-term target in north London.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are further reports elsewhere that the Gunners could indeed be prepared to make a concrete &#8216;official&#8217; offer for another attacking talent in Galatasaray&#8217;s Barys Alper Yilmaz.<\/p>\n<p>According to Turkish journalist Kaya Temer, Arsenal are planning to make a bid at the end of the season and could be hoping to seal a deal before Yilmaz heads to the World Cup with Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of price, Super Lig sides have been asking for a transfer fee of around \u00a344m in recent months, amid increased interest from rivals such as Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-yilmaz-could-be-the-next-arshavin-at-arsenal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Yilmaz_could_be_Arsenals_next_Arshavin\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Yilmaz could be Arsenal&#8217;s next Arshavin<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter how you look at it, there may be some interesting parallels with Arshavin&#8217;s own arrival in England, as the Blues have sent scouts to monitor Yilmaz in action this season. The Russian was a key target for Roman Abramovich&#8217;s Chelsea in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>However, in the end it was Arsenal who won that race, and Arshavin went on to score 31 goals in 144 games for the Gunners. <em>that<\/em> He scored four goals against Liverpool at Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>With a low center of gravity, impressive dribbling ability and elite scoring ability, the now 44-year-old has proven to be a rare threat across the front line, with his imposing figure making him a huge threat.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing Yilmaz into the team will certainly feel repetitive in that sense. The Turkish player has been compared to Gareth Bale, and with his blistering speed and acceleration, he has real vitality in his own right.<\/p>\n<p>Like Arshavin, the 25-year-old has so far only played for his home country, joining his current squad in the summer of 2021 and has since emerged as a true key player for the Istanbul team.<\/p>\n<p>The \u00a344m-rated talent, who is usually used on the left but, like Arshavin, is also comfortable playing in the middle or on the opposite flank, had an excellent season at Gala, scoring 27 goals and assisting in 47 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>This includes 19 goals in the Super Lig alone, taking his total for the club to 72 goals and assists in 203 games, reflecting Arshavin as both a goalscorer and provider from the wings.<\/p>\n<p>He is something of an assist machine, creating plenty of chances this season and would be the perfect addition to the squad alongside players like Victor G\u00f6keres.<\/p>\n<p>In the Turkish top flight, Yilmaz created 10 &#8220;big chances&#8221; in the 2025\/26 season and averaged 1.9 key passes per game.<\/p>\n<p>For comparison, only Declan Rice has reached double figures (16) for &#8216;big chances&#8217; created during his time at Arsenal, and only Rice (1.9) and Bukayo Saka (2.0) can match or better Yilmaz&#8217;s record for key passes.<\/p>\n<p>This highlights why Berta and the others are pursuing the kind of move on the left that seems worth the risk, despite the winger&#8217;s lack of experience outside of Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>Just like Arshavin before him, you never know if he might become the next cult figure to emerge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"if-alvarez-signs-gabriel-jesus-will-be-finished-at-arsenal\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Henry-like_45m_star_will_end_up_at_Arsenal_if_Berta_signs_Alvarez\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\t&#8216;Henry-like&#8217; \u00a345m star will end up at Arsenal if Berta signs Alvarez<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Rumors continue to arrive that Arsenal are interested in Julian Alvarez, and it is becoming clear that this move will mark the end of one player.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The flame may not have burned brightly for long, but there&#8217;s no denying that Andrei Arshavin was a game-changer in an Arsenal shirt. While the Gunners are now screaming for individual flair and ingenuity up front, the Russian maverick certainly did that early in his career at the Emirates, when he joined just a few [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[8229,44,9165,9164,200,259,40,185,2520,1250],"class_list":{"0":"post-46614","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-44m","9":"tag-arsenal","10":"tag-arshavin","11":"tag-arshavins","12":"tag-chelsea","13":"tag-early","14":"tag-football","15":"tag-offer","16":"tag-preparing","17":"tag-target"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46614"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46614\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}