Roman makes himself available ? Roman Pavlyuchenko puts QPR on alert after admitting Spurs frustrations Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is willing to consider any offers from London clubs in January, which would include QPR, Fulham and even Arsenal, after again expressing frustration at his lack of first-team action. .The Russian has hit out at his manager Harry Redknapp over his continued absence from the starting XI - despite assurances in the summer that prevented him forcing through a move away from the club. However, now Pavlyuchenko has suggested the ball is in his court as his contract expires in the summer - when he could leave for nothing. And he has also spoken of his desire to remain in the English capital, while also playing his way into his national squad for Euro 2012. 'I don't believe I can fight my way into the Tottenham starting line-up. Players can feel what the manager thinks about them, and I know that the manager doesn't count on me these days,' he said. 'I don't know whether Redknapp is telling the truth when he says he doesn't want to lose me. I guess he is not telling the truth. 'Redknapp says I'm not playing because my pre-season wasn't good. I can't understand that.' He added to Russia's Sport Express: 'Something must change. I must play in order not to miss Euro 2012. 'You don't get into the national squad on past achievements. I will be 30 in December, and it could be my last big tournament. 'I don't know whether the club will execute that option [to sell me], but a good offer would definitely be considered.' Pavlyuchenko, an international team-mate of Gunners star Andrey Arshavin, is not ruling out any options for his future - which could include a double act with the ex-Zenit man at the Emirates Stadium. And the 29-year-old has talked up the prospect of staying in London - whether that be in the north or the west of the city, where there could be interest in the shape of Fulham or QPR. 'It would be silly of me to hide that I find life in London much better,' he continued. 'People here live the right way unlike us, back in Russia.' While Pavlyuchenko would represent a departure from the archetypal Arsene Wenger signing, he would appear to be a more realistic fit in the squads of both the R's and the Cottagers - and both could test Redknapp's resolve with loan or permanent transfer offers in the new year. The Russian has made just two appearances in the Premier League this season, as a substitute against both Manchester United and Newcastle United. . Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/87.... #ixzz1bumxTUbR iReader
....firing it over the cross bar from all angles. Not his biggest fan although had to laugh when I was slating him to my girlfriend just as he fired in that cracker last Thursday.
I'm not sure that's right that his contract is up at the end of the season. Eitherway he's a top class finisher and a quality striker when he's interested. Trouble is he does seem a bit stroppy, he swings from loving playing for Spurs to not bothered and lethargic 3 or 4 times a season! He'd be an excellent signing for you but if I'm honest, I think bigger and better clubs will come in for him, particularly if he's on the cheap.
He will be 30 come the window so he sounds nailed on to join NW's rolling testimonial team. You have to feel for Taarabt - while he was waiting at the bus stop he probably realized that he and Faurlin were the only ones in the first team not qualifying for a free pass.
