Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has said no to a return to Spartak Moscow.

The 27-year old, through his agent Oleg Artemov, has stated his intent to play in one of Europe's major leagues.

"Roman will not return to Spartak," Artemov told Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

"Whatever the rumour, he has tasted European football and only wants to play in one of the major leagues."