Anzhi Makhachkala want Tottenham Hotspur’s Roman Pavlyuchenko – EPL News
Russian giants, Anzhi Makhachkala’s head coach, Gadzhi Gadzhiev, has revealed that they want to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roman-Pavlyuchenko-c31639, as the Russian striker is also seeking a move away from the White Hart Lane.
Pavlyuchenko, who joined Tottenham Hotspur from Russian giants Spartak Moscow, has fallen down the pecking order behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Peter-Crouch-c29741 at the club. The Russian striker is unsettled at White Hart Lane and is reportedly seeking a move away
from the north London club.
Billionaire Suleyman Kerimov, who bought Anzhi in January 2011, wants to increase the depth and the quality of side to challenge for titles next season.
Anzhi boss sees Pavlyuchenko as a perfect addition to his current squad as the Tottenham striker has experience of playing in the Russian League. The 29-year-old striker spent five successful seasons at Spartak Moscow before moving to England.
Moreover, it has also been reported that Pavlyuchenko is also considering a move back to his homeland, Russia, after spending three seasons in England.
Gadzhi Gadzhiev has revealed that the club are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over Pavlyuchenko.
“We would be interested in Pavlyuchenko, especially as he has a Russian passport. If it happens he would strengthen our team. Maybe there have been some preliminary discussions but I’m not asked in advance on every conversation.” He said.
The Anzhi boss also asserted that it would be an honour for him to sign Pavlyuchenko, who is considered as one of the best Russian strikers.
“I'm generally only asked if there is the question of whether I need the player or not. If I'm asked about Pavlyuchenko, we certainly need him! But if the player of such a level wants to play for our club, we’ll all be happy,” added Gadzhi Gadzhiev
The cash-rich Russian outfit have reportedly offered £10m for Pavlyuchenko, who scored 13 goals in 39 appearances for the north London club in the season ended. However, Tottenham Hotspur want at least £15m for their experience striker.
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