Spurs South American Threesome

Spurs Might Buy in Bulk in South America instead of signing Arshavin

Tottenham might bring in 3 South American attackers, if they don't manage to sign Andrei Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg.

Spurs' Scouts have been watching three players in South America, and could sign least two of them if Arshavin doesn't make the move to White Hart Lane.

Spurs feel that they hold all the cards and that Arshavin will get the move he wants to Spurs.

However, if Zenit refuse to budge over the transfer fee then Tottenham will sign one, two or even all three of their South American Targets (will they get a bulk discount ?).

The first is Radamel Falcao, who has also been linked to a move to Man. Utd.

Reports suggest that Spurs are considering up a £7million offer.

The second is Rodrigo Palacio, from Boca Juniors who has scored 49 goals in 111 games.

The third is Thiago Neves of Fluminense, who has been linked with a move to Man. City along and there are reports that Everton, Man Utd and AC Milan are also watching him.

With Dimitar Berbatov probably/possibly off to Man Utd Ramos neds to sign someone!

Zenit Reduce Arshavin Asking Price

Zenit Reduce Asking Price for Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg are reported to have lowered their asking price for Andrei Arshavin.

Tottenham therefore look as if they will be signing him, after Berbatov moves to Man. Utd.

Berbatov is rumoured to be in Manchester today for a medical and Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has said he is looking for extra attacking firepower.

Konstantin Sarsaniya, Zenit sporting director, said: "Zenit have decided to reduce the asking price for Andrei, but exactly how much I cannot say because the negotiations were led by Zenit President Alexander Dyukov."

He also added : "There are only small differences left."

The Russian team was said to be asking anything betweeen £19m and £30m depending on which newspaper you were reading and now the rumours if that Tottenham will sing Arshavin for around £18m.

Spurs Need to Increase Arshavin Offer

Zenit Says Spurs Need to Increase their Offer for Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg have said Spurs’ latest offer for Andrei Arshavin is not high enough.

The offer is variously being said to have been £17m or £19m and Zenit are said to be asking for £20m or £24m so a confusing situation. One thing is clear however Zenit are still saying 'nyet'.

Dennis Lachter, Arshavin's agent, is still confident that his player will be with Spurs soon. He has said we should know by Monday.

Talking to the BBC he said : “It is my prediction that Arshavin is going to be a Tottenham player this season.”

“He just rejected a huge, huge offer to renew his contract for another five years. He would like to leave for the Premier League.”