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Tottenham snub Blues' Pav bid

(GSM) - Birmingham City have had a formal bid for Tottenham's Roman Pavlyuchenko snubbed. Although Pav is set to leave Spurs, the North London club has dismissed Birmingham's offer as they hope to get a better offer for their Russian striker.

The two clubs have been talking over the past week about a possible deal. Blues boss Alex McLeish confirmed his interest in signing the Russia international.

Birmingham's approach has been rebuffed as Tottenham to return the £14million they paid for the player in 2008.

Spurs have already signed Eidur Gudjohnsen, a fact that will further unsettle Pavlyuchenko. However, Birmingham will have to better their offer if they want to land the Tottenham striker.