Premier League: Tottenham in £16m bid for Russian star
Published Date:
20 July 2008
Tottenham are ready to pay £15.9m to Zenit St Petersburg for midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to the Russian club.
Arshavin starred for Russia as they marched to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 and has told Zenit he wants to quit the club this summer.
The 28-year-old has stated his preferred destination would be Barcelona, but his club have revealed Spurs have made a move for Arshavin.
No fee has yet to be agreed, with the Russians, who value their star player at £21.5m, saying Tottenham are ready to pay nearly £16m.
Zenit official Konstantin Sarsaniya told the Russian press: "With Tottenham we have contacts.
"This English club is really interested in acquiring Andrei but, as I understand, €27m (£21.5m) is too high a price for them.
"For Spurs it is unacceptable. Tottenham are ready to pay in the region of €20m (£15.9m) for Arshavin."
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21 July 2008 12:08 PM
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