Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko claims a verbal agreement has been reached between Tottenham and Spartak Moscow for his signature.
The 26-year-old, who impressed in Russia's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 over the summer, has told Russian journalists that he will not feature in Spartak's Champions League third-round qualifier against Dynamo Kiev and is in the process of obtaining a visa to allow him to fly to England and agree terms with Juande Ramos' men.
The move is understood to be close to completion, although Pavlyuchenko's arrival would have no impact either way on Dimitar Berbatov's future at White Hart Lane.
Spurs are short on strikers even if the Bulgarian does not complete a move to Manchester United before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Spurs 'agree fee' for Pavlyuchenko
by RivalsDM
Updated: August 26, 2008
The 26-year-old, who impressed in Russia's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 over the summer, has told Russian journalists that he will not feature in Spartak's Champions League third-round qualifier against Dynamo Kiev and is in the process of obtaining a visa to allow him to fly to England and agree terms with Juande Ramos' men.
The move is understood to be close to completion, although Pavlyuchenko's arrival would have no impact either way on Dimitar Berbatov's future at White Hart Lane.
Spurs are short on strikers even if the Bulgarian does not complete a move to Manchester United before the transfer window closes on Monday.