Zenit St Petersburg have ruled out selling striker Andrei Arshavin to Tottenham before the transfer window closes later this month.
Spurs had already turned their attentions away from the player who impressed for Russia at Euro 2008, having failed to agree a fee with Zenit for the 27-year-old playmaker.
Zenit gave Tottenham until Monday of this week to meet their demands and have now pulled the plug on the proposed deal.
They have stated on their club website that because "the uncertainty of the situation does not make it possible for the club to seek out a replacement for Andrei, Zenit consider the question of the transfer of the player to Tottenham closed".


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berbafidler (Tottenham Hotspur fan)
"Lucky to duck out of this one! The lad has only played in turd leagues and wanted to go to Barca, Gooners and then us if we payed him silly money! Glad we havent paid the ransome and look forward to seeing a new striker at the lane only if Berba goes..."
Peteskee (Tottenham Hotspur fan)
"well what did u think of SAF forcing Ronaldo to stay roofan? at least Real offered what u wanted...if your lot offered what we wanted Berbs would already be a united player thats the diff. so instead we will be just like your lot and not let a player leave that wants to ;)"
corry (Tottenham Hotspur fan)
"Roofan (Manchester United fan) i completely agree with u y keep him if hes going to be sloopy and be on the bunch if he stays.sell him for 25 million for him and get this lad.we nee a striker and only got a few weeks left 2 get 1."
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