Pavlyuchenko poised to join Spurs

Updated 08.29 Wed Aug 27 2008
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Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko claims he is about to join Tottenham.

The 26-year-old, who scored both goals when Russia beat England 2-1 in Moscow in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, claims his club Spartak Moscow have agreed to the deal.

"I can confirm that I am joining Spurs" - Roman Pavlyuchenko

Pavlyuchenko said: "I can confirm that I am joining Spurs. Right now I am getting my visa. As soon as it is ready I will fly to London to sign a contract."

If Pavlyuchenko moves to White Hart Lane, he is likely to replace Dimitar Berbatov, who is widely expected to join Manchester United before the transfer deadline next week.

Spartak's general manager Valery Karpin said: "There is a concrete sum which Tottenham proposed and we have agreed the amount.

"If Roman will agree a contract then we are ready to let go him go. If Roman begins to play in England, this will be good both for him and for the team."

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