Arshavin On Ade's Move to Man City

The Russian playmaker has revealed he thinks the Togolese must make his own mind up as to whether to depart the Emirates or not.

Arsenal's dynamic forward Andrey Arshavin has asserted that Emmanuel Adebayor, expected to sign for Manchester City very shortly, must make his own mind up as to whether or nor to leave the Gunners.

The Togolese passed a medical and had a work permit granted yesterday, according to reports, but was also this morning apparently having second thoughts, as he worried that the move might be percieved as greedy back in his homeland.

Whether or not the striker moves is very much down to him, though, Adebayor's Russian team-mate has affirmed.

"Of course, I think it's a very difficult question for Arsenal and for Adebayor as well," he told Sky Sports News.

"He is an excellent striker. Everybody knows him. He can score from nothing. But it's his decision. If he wants to stay or he wants to leave."

As for whether the Gunners have enough remaining firepower should Adebayor decide to go, Arshavin preferred to leave the assessment to his manager, Arsene Wenger, in whose footballing judgement he has complete faith.

"I think it's not my question," he replied, when asked about the Gunners striking options, should his team-mate depart.

"We have Arsene. He knows everything. He knows that if we need someone Arsenal will buy."