Pavlyuchenko claims to have agreed Spurs deal as Dimi exit looks inevitable

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Spartak Moscow had earlier said the Russia striker, 26, had opted against a move because of family reasons, but last night he confirmed he had not travelled with the Spartak squad for the second leg of their Champions League qualifier with Dynamo Kiev as he was finalising the details of his move to Spurs.

Roman invasion: Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko claims he is on the verge of a move to Spurs.

He said: 'I am back in Moscow and I will not play in Kiev, and I can confirm I am going to Tottenham. I am waiting for a visa and as soon as it is granted, I am ready to go to England and sign.'

Pavlyuchenko said he has yet to discuss the move with Spurs boss Juande Ramos. He added: 'Juande Ramos and I have not yet met, it seems like he will call me, but I know for sure he is very interested in my services.'

Spartak spokesman Eduard Nisenboim has told the Russian media that the deal was not yet signed.

'I would prefer it if the deal was described as "very close",' said Nisenboim. 'At the moment the papers have not been signed. We have only reached a verbal agreement with the English club.'