LONDON, Jan 2: Tottenham Hotspur coach Juande Ramos has dismissed suggestions that striker Dimitar Berbatov would be sold in the January transfer window.

“Obviously Berbatov’s agent is looking to do his business and has been making comments,” Ramos was quoted as saying on the BBC website on Wednesday.

“But we are happy because we have the player on a contract and we plan to keep him.”

The Bulgarian’s agent had said earlier in the week that Berbatov would be prepared to leave Tottenham if a big enough club made an offer.

The 26-year-old forward has been linked with a move to Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal since signing for Spurs in July 2006. Chelsea coach Avram Grant could also be targeting the player after saying he admired Berbatov’s skills.

But Tottenham assistant coach Gus Poyet said no offer had been received for Berbatov.

—Reuters