Guus Hiddink is backing Chelsea to go for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

The Mirror says Blues boss Hiddink has told owner Roman Abramovich he knows how to get the best out of the forward.

The £14million Russian striker has struggled to justify his price tag since arriving at White Hart Lane from Spartak Moscow.

Pavlyuchenko, 27, has a decent scoring ratio of 13 goals in 30 games - but he does not not fit into Harry Redknapp's long-term plans.

And Chelsea caretaker Hiddink insists there is a bargain to be had.