AVB could make Russian Dzagoev first signing at Spurs, says star's Dad



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Alan Dzagoev's dad says Tottenham want to sign him from CSKA Moscow, in what could be one of Andre Villas-Boas' first signings as manager.

The former Chelsea boss is set to be unveiled at White hart as Harry Redknapp's replacement this week and Dzagoev could be set to join him.



The playmaker was one of the stars of the Euro 2012 group stages before Russia were surprisingly knocked out.



Dzagoev is keen to test himself in one of Europe's top leagues and has also been tracked by Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid.



But Tottenham, who are facing a fight to keep Luka Modric from Real Madrid's clutches, are also said to be in the frame.



'I don't know if he will stay at CSKA,' said his father, Tariel. 'There are offers - from Spurs and other foreign clubs.



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'But I tell him not to hurry. Yury Zhirkov ran off to Chelsea and sat on the bench.'

Many suitors had been attracted by claims that Dzagoev would become a free agent at the end of the year, but the 22-year-old secretly signed an extended deal last year.



Dzagoev scored three goals at Euro 2012 and was also impressive in Russia's qualification campaign when playing as an advanced midfielder.