Real's international scouts Julen Lopetegui and Rafa Monfort have been following the Russia international and were in attendance for his performance in Russia's victory over England in October when he scored both goals in the 2-1 win.

Real, which have concerns over the ages of their prime strikers Ruud van Nistelrooy (31) and Raul (30), see 26 year-old Pavlyuchenko as an idea foil for the pair through his pace and youth.