Hiddink rules out move for strike duo
Roman Pavlyuchenko has scored 13 goals since joining Spurs for £13.8 million last summer
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Friday, 10, Apr 2009 10:02
Guus Hiddink has dismissed reports that Chelsea will swoop for strikers Roman Pavlyuchenko and David Villa this summer.
The Dutch coach had been quoted as saying he wanted to sign Tottenham Hotspur targetman Pavlyuchenko, who he knows from his job as Russia national coach.
Reports today also claimed the Blues will make a £40 million bid for Valencia striker Villa.
But ahead of Saturday's clash with Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, Hiddink denied he wanted to sign Pavlyuchenko.
"I don't give any comment on players with other clubs. Harry Redknapp knows exactly what to do with his players, he is a respected professional," he said.
"Pavlyuchenko is with Tottenham and I hope that he will fight to get his position at Spurs.
"If you want to survive in England you must keep on fighting and get your position."
When asked if the club were interested in Villa, Hiddink replied: "No, there is no indication of that."
Spain star Villa has also quashed speculation that he will move to England this summer.
The Valencia striker insists he wants to honour the six-year contract he signed last August.
"Rumours do not affect me because to tell the truth I am expecting them, I am not influenced by them," he told Spanish newspaper AS.
"The club has not informed me about anything other than the six-year they wanted me to fulfil on my contract - they say just forget it and concentrate on the sport.
"If something comes, it will be discussed but now it is a waste of time.
"I get tired of answering the same thing."