Spartak keen on Laudrup

Danish legend considering options

Last updated: 8th September 2008

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Laudrup: Spartak talks

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Michael Laudrup, a candidate for the West Ham job, has been offered the chance to take charge at Spartak Moscow.

The Russian club have held talks with the former Getafe chief and are confident of sealing a deal in the next 48 hours.

Laudrup has confirmed that discussions have taken place with Spartak, but he is keeping his options opening and he is due for an interview at Upton Park on Monday.

The Hammers have already discussed their position with Italian pair Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni, and Laudrup is next in to meet West Ham's board.

Speaking to the Russian press, Laudrup admitted Spartak was an option for him.

"I cannot say that everything is settled," he told Sport Express.

"The final decision I will make in the next few days.

"But the chances are quite high, though I prefer to wait until all matters are settled.

Issues

"The first issue is football itself, it is important to understand what the team have and want.

"Secondly, there are some questions that are important to my family. What will the life be in Russia? Will it be comfortable for my wife, what school will my daughter attend?

"About Spartak I know that it is the biggest and most popular club in Russia as Real Madrid or Barcelona in Spain. I also know that for the last several years they haven't won as much as their supporters wish.

"Of course they want to regain lost positions. Supporters demand the Spartak play to be attacking and entertaining and I am used to such an approach and quite understand them."

Contract

Spartak seem very confident of landing the Danish legend.

"The contract hasn't been signed yet, but I think this will take place on Tuesday or Wednesday," executive director Valery Karpin told Den Za Dnyem on Monday.

Spartak have been searching for a new coach for nearly a month after sacking Stanislav Cherchesov in early August.