Arshavin deal almost done-Wenger.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger saw in-form Robin van Persie rescue his side from the jaws of defeat on Wednesday evening. The Dutchman scored a late leveller to deny Everton all three points at Goodison Park.

Speaking in the aftermath of the game, Wenger was naturally asked about his big January transfer target, Andrei Arshavin, and how the deal to being him to the Emirates from Zenit was progressing.

The Frenchman admitted that there were still details to be finalised - widely reported to be financial sticking points - although he does hope for a conclusion within the next 48 hours.

"There is nothing new on Arshavin," Wenger said. "I have been concentrating on the game and not taking calls.

"But the deal is maybe 90 per cent completed. Of course, the final ten per cent of any deal can be the most difficult."

Asked when the deal will be done, he replied, "Maybe in the next two days. In this kind of job it can be difficult at this stage because people can change their minds completely."