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Pavlyuchenko wants Spurs stay

25 Jul 2010 - 16:41:34

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Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent claims the Russia striker has no intention of leaving White Hart Lane this summer.

Pavlyuchenko, 28, is wanted back in Russia following two unconvincing seasons in the Premier League.

He has scored just 14 goals since a £10million move from Spartak Moscow in August 2008 and they, along with local rivals Lokomotiv and Zenit St Petersburg, are all reported to be interested in taking the striker back to Russia.

However, agent Oleg Artemov claims Pavlyuchenko remains an important player for Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.

"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is not going to let Roman leave, he is necessary for Harry Redknapp," he said.

"Roman himself does not want to leave England but, if that does happen, he will return to a Russian club.

"We have noted information appeared regarding the possible departure of the striker. Among contenders were Sporting Lisbon and Spartak Moscow.

"But I did not see any movement from Spartak - there were no specifics.

"Interest from both Zenit and Lokomotiv, as was reported in Britain, was nothing."