Aleksandr Golovin has been linked with a £10million move to Arsenal this summer with reports in Russia suggesting the deal is close. The midfielder's agent Oleg Artemov hinted at a move this week, admitting it was "nice information" but refused to comment further. And former Russia international Andrei Kanchelskis, who had spells in the Premier League with Manchester United and Everton, has also got behind the deal. However, he has warned Golovin will not join the Gunners merely to sit on the bench and has tipped him to become a first-team star.

GETTY Aleksandr Golovin is reportedly close to a £10m move to Arsenal

GETTY Andrei Kanchelskis has tipped Aleksandr Golovin to shine at Arsenal

"So what if he is playing football since childhood? It is necessary to use this chance to prove himself," Kanchelskis told Russian outlet Sports. "If he joins, it's probably not as a passenger. So, there are some plans for Golovin. "I do not think Arsene Wenger would buy him to leave him on the bench. And Kanchelskis has backed Golovin to settle quickly in the Premier League, predicting the 21-year-old will flourish in the Arsenal starting XI.

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