Russia playmaker Andrei Arshavin could be a Tottenham
player inside five days, according to his club Zenit St
Petersburg.
It is expected that the 27-year-old will become the latest high
profile arrival at White Hart Lane this summer - following Giovani
dos Santos, Luka Modric and David Bentley – as Juande Ramos
continues to add flair and creativity to his attacking options.
Arshavin’s agent claimed on Wednesday that his client has
already agreed personal terms but that negotiations between the two
clubs continue as a difference in perspective over his valuation is
‘really huge’.
It is believed that Zenit are holding out for £21.5 million as
they prepare to lose their finest asset, with Spurs reluctant to
match that asking price after a summer of high spending in North
London.
Zenit official Konstantin Sarsaniya has hinted that an agreement
could be close though, with the club also confirming that Arshavin
is ready to move to White Hart Lane.
“We have certain contacts with Tottenham, but when they will
conclude, I still do not know,” Sarsaniya told Sports.ru.
“Maybe within five days, maybe sooner, maybe later.
“Tottenham have an interest in the player, and I understand that
the player has an interest in the club too.”