Spurs target happy in his homeland

Tottenham striker target Roman Pavlyuchenko says that he would prefer to stay in Russia with Spartak Moscow than move to England.

The Russia international, who impressed for his country during Euro 2008 in the summer, has been tipped as a potential target of Spurs boss Juande Ramos, who is also keen on his fellow compatriot Andrei Arshavin of Zenit St Petersburg.

However, Pavlyuchenko has confirmed that he would like to stay put in his homeland and would not be tempted to move to the Premier League any more if Arshavin does eventually make the switch.

"I can't say anything concrete, since I don't really know myself [the situation]," Pavlyuchenko told Sport Express.

"Everything is still being discussed. Maybe Spartak have already made a decision, but I haven't decided one way or the other.

"Moreover, the transfer to England which everyone is talking about, would be a big problem for my family, as we have a young child. So we need to discuss it properly."

On the prospect of linking up with Arshavin, he added: "I don't know, because I have never been at a foreign club. You need to try something first in order to know.

"On the one hand, it's easier as a pair, but on the other, alone the situation forces you to get used to new conditions quicker - both language and life.

"Everything will depend on what kind of offer will be made to the club and to me. My move to a top club definitely would reflect well on the image of Spartak.

"I will see what the offer is first, and then bring the whole process to a conclusion."