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International striker urged to join Arsenal as Arsene Wenger closes in on deal
DYNAMO MOSCOW striker Aleksandr Kokorin has been advised to make a January switch to Arsenal by compatriot Andrei Kanchelskis.
Aleksandr Kokorin told to make January move to Arsenal
The Russia international has been linked with a £4.3million move to the Gunners after impressing with 50 goals in 201 appearances for Dynamo.
And Kanchelskis, who had stints at Manchester United, Everton and Southampton, feels the 24-year-old needs to take his career to the next level at the Emirates.
"He will not be like (Arsenal’s former Russian forward) Andrei Arshavin and will become a top class forward for the London club."
But the Gunners face competition for his services after Zenit St Petersburg chief Maxim Mitrofanov said: "Kokorin is a fantastic player who Zenit would definitely want to see in their squad."