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ARSENE WENGER believes Andrey Arshavin can become a legend at Arsenal.
The Emirates chief reckons the Russian ace has what it takes to guide the Gunners to glory.
Arshavin led Zenit St Petersburg to the Russian title and UEFA Cup win.
And Frenchman Wenger said: "I love Arshavin because he has things that are just down to him.
"He is an intelligent player and he looks like he is a shrewd street player because he creates something always in unexpected situations.
"He has a big challenge in front of him. He made St Petersburg win and, if he makes Arsenal win, he'll become an all-time great.
"That's the real challenge he faces and I am convinced he has all the potential to do it. He's a leader and a character.
"He has something specific to him that he uses well - a low centre of gravity, great pace and tricky dribble.
"He uses all that he has in the locker in an intelligent way - and don't forget he is a winner as well."
Gunners legend Thierry Henry said this week he would love to come back and work for Arsenal, prompting speculation he might succeed Wenger.
Yet Wenger said: "Steve Bould, Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn, Lee Dixon - they can all be managers. Do they want to do it?
"That's what I meant when I said one of these people can be a follow-up. It's not necessarily Henry."
The Emirates chief reckons the Russian ace has what it takes to guide the Gunners to glory.
Arshavin led Zenit St Petersburg to the Russian title and UEFA Cup win.
And Frenchman Wenger said: "I love Arshavin because he has things that are just down to him.
"He is an intelligent player and he looks like he is a shrewd street player because he creates something always in unexpected situations.
"He has a big challenge in front of him. He made St Petersburg win and, if he makes Arsenal win, he'll become an all-time great.
"That's the real challenge he faces and I am convinced he has all the potential to do it. He's a leader and a character.
"He has something specific to him that he uses well - a low centre of gravity, great pace and tricky dribble.
"He uses all that he has in the locker in an intelligent way - and don't forget he is a winner as well."
Gunners legend Thierry Henry said this week he would love to come back and work for Arsenal, prompting speculation he might succeed Wenger.
Yet Wenger said: "Steve Bould, Tony Adams, Nigel Winterburn, Lee Dixon - they can all be managers. Do they want to do it?
"That's what I meant when I said one of these people can be a follow-up. It's not necessarily Henry."