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Pavlyuchenko in Sporting talks

21 Jul 2010 - 12:40:50

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is wanted by Sporting Lisbon, according to his agent.

The Russia striker bounced back from an indifferent first 18 months at White Hart Lane by scoring 10 goals in 12 starts last season.

Pavlyuchenko had been a peripheral figure in north London following his £10million arrival from Spartak Moscow in August 2008.

However, despite appearing to win over his doubters during the second half of the last campaign, the 28-year-old frontman could now be set for a move to Portugal.

"Negotiations exist with Tottenham for the loan of the player but I think that this is complicated by money," explained agent Thomas Zorn.

"Pavlyuchenko has a price and the money situation of Sporting makes it very difficult to reach an agreement.

"The contact continues but at this moment the forward is with Spurs.

"If Tottenham reject the player, it is clear that Sporting would be a good destination."

Tottenham have been linked with a move for legendary Real Madrid striker Raul in recent reports.