Jol denies Defoe exit

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe "is going nowhere" according to his manager Martin Jol.

Defoe, 24, has not been a regular this season but has scored five in his last four starts, and reports have linked him with a move when the transfer window opens. However, Jol is determined to keep Defoe at the club as they remain in all the cup competitions and are looking to climb the Barclays Premiership following an indifferent start.

The Dutchman said: "Jermain is going nowhere. I'm not going to sell someone who is playing such a crucial part to our challenge in the Carling Cup, UEFA Cup and Premiership. There is always speculation about Jermain. The transfer window will come up again in a month's time and he has already been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Portsmouth."