No Arshavin move to Spurs, again

Posted by Stevio in Transfers on August 30th, 2008

Zenit St. Petersburg manager Dick Advocaat says Andrei Arshavin will not be joining Tottenham Hotspur.

The Dutchman said: “The door’s closed, the deal’s closed.

“Tottenham offered £16m and that’s not enough, so that’s the end of it.”

He added: “They [Spurs] had several weeks of time to buy him and they did not offer £22m like everybody has been writing, but just £16m.

“I think that Arshavin costs more than £16m.”

Considering a proven Premiership player in Robbie Keane was sold for £18m, paying more than £16m for an unproven player at Premiership level is crazy. Spurs should move on if the Russians aren’t willing to negotiate.

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No Arshavin for Spurs

Posted by Stevio in Transfers on August 21st, 2008

Andrei Arshavin’s club say that the Russian international will not be joining Spurs.

A Zenit statement said: “Spurs had until August 18 to send their proposals. These have not been received.

“Given the deadline has expired and the uncertainty of the situation does not allow the club to find a replacement for Andrei Arshavin, Zenit considers the possibility of transferring the player to Tottenham closed.”

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Arshavin move could still go ahead?

Posted by Stevio in Transfers on August 19th, 2008

The on-off move of Andrei Arshavin to Spurs (or perhaps off-off move) could yet go ahead according to the midfielder’s agent.

Agent Dennis Lachter told Sky Sports News: “Zenit asked for €25million [£19.69m] for the transfer of Arshavin, this is the last price of the team.

“Four days ago in a private meeting with one of the Tottenham representatives, it was take it or leave it, that is the last price.

“I have got to talk with president of Zenit, Alexander Dukov, if he wants to buy somebody he needs to sell somebody, so he is pushing for Zenit himself to sell Andrei as he understands the contribution of the player.

“We still have a lot of time and from my experience a lot of deals are finalised close to the end of the window, so we will see.”

Meanwhile, Spurs are linked again with Spartak Moscow striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, who is said to be a target of higher priority than Arshavin.

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BBC Sport understands…

Posted by Stevio in England, Rumours on August 18th, 2008

According to BBC Sport, they ‘understand’ that Spurs have decided to end their interest in Russian international Andrei Arshavin.

The midfielder’s club, Zenit St Petersburg, had said they’d lowered their asking price, however, they soon denied this.

The BBC also say Spurs are not interested in signing Newcastle United striker Michael Owen.

Meanwhile, Jermaine Jenas has been called up by England. He replaces the injured Michael Carrick.

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No Spurs move for Arshavin?

Posted by Stevio in Transfers on August 17th, 2008

Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of landing Andrei Arshavin look bleak after the midfielder’s agent revealed that the Russian club have not reduced their asking price.

Arshavin’s agent Dennis Lachter told Sunday Telegraph: “Zenit will not sell for anything less than 25 million euros [£19.69m]. I have met Tottenham’s representatives and they will not go above 22 million [£17,32m].

“Andrei would love to go to England but if it stays like that, there will be no deal. Andrei would either stay at Zenit or go elsewhere.”

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Arshavin closer to Spurs move?

Posted by Stevio in Transfers on August 15th, 2008

Spurs’ move for Russian international Andrei Arshavin could be finally be nearer agreement after the midfielder’s club Zenit St Petersburg lowered their asking price.

Zenit sporting director Konstantin Sarsaniya said: “Zenit have decided to reduce the asking price.

“Exactly how much I cannot say as the talks were with the president – but there are only small differences left.”

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Spurs struggle to agree Arshavin fee

Posted by Stevio in Tottenham Hotspur on July 30th, 2008

The agent of Andrei Arshavin says the midfielder’s club Zenit St Petersburg and Spurs are struggling to agree a transfer fee.

Arshavin’s agent Dennis Lachter said: “Andrei has made it known he wants to leave Zenit and he would like to go to Tottenham.

“He likes the way Tottenham play football and he is a big admirer of Juande Ramos.

“Ramos very much wants to sign Andrei as he is his number one target.

“Daniel Levy is doing everything to make the deal but it is difficult to agree a fee with Zenit.

“Ramos has been following Andrei from his time in charge of Seville.

“At this point there is some talks with Tottenham but nothing complete because of the high fee Zenit want for Andrei.

“The gap is huge between the two clubs as Zenit are looking a lot of money for Andrei.”

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Zenit want high price for Spurs target

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on July 22nd, 2008

Russian club Zenit St Petersburg have told Spurs that they want £21.5m for midfielder Andrei Arshavin.

Zenit sporting director Konstantin Sarsaniya said: “This English club is really interested in acquiring Andrei.

“But as I understand, £21.5m – our price – is too high.

“For Spurs that price is unacceptable. They’re ready to pay £15.9m.”

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Russian winger set for Spurs?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on October 11th, 2007

We’ve been linked with Russian international Andrei Arshavin over the last few days. It’s reported that a move for the Zenit St Petersburg left-winger is close.

I guess we’ll have to wait and see if there’s any truth to it. In the meantime, check out the 26-year-old in action in the video below.

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