Real Madrid are considering a move for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Real are turning to the Russian after being frustrated in their bid to sign Ruud van Nistelrooy from Hamburg.

AS says the Spanish giants are willing to bid to sign Pavlyuchenko permanently.

The former Spartak Moscow star is desperate for more first-team minutes and is aware that he will need to find them away from White Hart Lane.

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