Vectis Spurs

Spurs have finally landed one of the three Russian players they have spent the summer chasing. Striker Roman Pavlyuchenko joins from Spartak Moscow for a fee thought to be worth around ?14million. Pavlyuchenko scored both goals in England’s 2-1 loss to Russia in the qualifying game for the 2008 European Championships. Roman joined Spartak in 2003 and was the top scored in the Russian Premier League in 2006 & 2007.

Spurs have also completed the protracted purchase of Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka. Spurs had an offer accepted by City earlier in the transfer window, Corluka agreed terms with Spurs and even took a training session with the squad before having the transfer called off by City. The deal is now completed for a fee of around ?8.5million.

Corluka is a versatile defender who can play at right back, central defence or as a defensive midfielder. He is an international teammate of fellow Croatian Luka Modric.

Corluka said: “I am delighted to be here because I am coming to a big club with great players, great ambition and also my best friend [Luka Modric] is here so it is a very happy day for me.”