Spurs launch last-ditch attempt to sign Arshavin but go cold on Pavlyuchenko

13 April 2012

have made a final bid to sign Andrei Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg.


The deal looked to have collapsed last week after Zenit demanded £21m for the playmaker. But the two clubs have since got closer to agreeing a fee and are set for more talks.

On the move? Russian Andrei Arshavin could yet be on his way to Tottenham

On the move? Russian Andrei Arshavin could yet be on his way to Tottenham

However, Spurs’ interest in Spartak Moscow striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has cooled because head coach Juande Ramos is not a great admirer of the Russia star.

Arshavin was the key man as Russia marched to the Euro 2008 semi-finals and also starred in Zenit's UEFA Cup winning campaign last season.

The 27-year-old had been linked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal but Spurs remain the only club even close to matching the Russian club's asking price.

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