Arshavin is hoping his whine will bear fruit

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The Russia forward agreed personal terms with Spurs but the move collapsed because their £12.5million bid fell well short of the £21m Zenit are demanding.

Arshavin is desperate for the deal to be resurrected and said: "This price tag has frightened everybody off. Only Tottenham have dared continue negotiations.

There is nothing more to do now other than hope for a miracle. I'm just hoping that one morning my bosses will wake up in a good mood and say: 'We've had enough of Arshavin's whining - let's let him go'."

Arshavin revealed Spurs coach Juande Ramos had sold him the idea of joining Spurs. "When Tottenham made their offer I was sceptical," he said.

"But after Ramos called me personally and told me they were selling Robbie Keane and that he wanted me in his side, the situation changed. When a renowned coach shows an interest in you then that is already half of the success of any move.

"I also like the way Tottenham play, so I agreed in principle to join.

"A short while later, a representative from Spurs arrived to discuss my contract and we agreed on everything quickly. Only then did my asking price go up."

Zenit coach Dick Advocaat believes a deal can still be done. He said: "I am sure Tottenham will be back to make another, more suitable offer."