Dennis Lachter, Arshavin's representative, told Sky Sports News: "I am very optimistic about this deal but it is not easy - as usual with Russian clubs.
"The next few days will see if he can confirm this move to Spurs.
"Andrei likes the way Juande Ramos is going to play at Tottenham and this is the main point of our decision - not only the money but the desire of the manager to have the player."
Of his hopes for when the deal might be completed, Lachter added: "I hope in the next five days, maximum."
Arshavin, who caught the eye at Euro 2008, told Sport Express in Russia: "I have already taken a final decision. It only remains to finalise it with the club management."
