HUGO LLORIS NOT FOR SALE IN SUMMER - Tim Sherwood


Tim Sherwood has
insisted that Tottenham Hotspur will not be tempted to sell goalkeeper Hugo
Lloris this summer.
Spurs look set to miss
out on UEFA Champions League qualification and speculation has suggested that
Lloris could be a target for a host of clubs at the end of the season.
Sherwood admits it is
no surprise to hear that Lloris is attracting interest, but has made it clear
that it would take a bid of around £100million for chairman Daniel Levy to
consider a sale.
Lloris has an
opportunity to shine on the world stage with France this summer but Sherwood
does not believe his performances at international level will make a difference
and maintains, with two years remaining on his contract, that the former Lyon
man will not be going anywhere.
"He is one of the
top goalies and unless someone is going to spend £100million on him - and
keepers do not get bought for that money - I don't think he will leave."
Tim Sherwood
"He is one of the
best keepers around," said Sherwood. "Of course, people are going to
want him. But I'm also sure the club won't be tempted to get rid of him.
"He is one of the
top goalies and unless someone is going to spend £100million on him - and
keepers do not get bought for that money - I don't think he will leave.
"It was only that
kind of figure that tempted the club to sell Gareth Bale - and he desperately
wanted to leave and progress his career at Real Madrid. He hasn't got to play a
blinder for France at the World Cup because people already know what he can do.
They know he is a fantastic goalie.
"Even if he was
terrible for France, I don't think it would make a difference as to how people
view him. Everyone can recognise it.
"He has never
said to me or anyone else at the club that he wants to leave. And he does not
perform like he wants to leave. He gives everything all the time and that is
why he is a favourite of the players and fans."
Sherwood is also
confident that Emmanuel Adebayor will stay at White Hart Lane in the next
transfer window, having helped to revive the striker's career since taking
charge.
"Adebayor is a
pleasure to work with and is a good role model for younger players. He trains
excellently, conducts himself well and I've never had a problem with him,"
said Sherwood.
"He has married
his talent with a top attitude and has been reaping the rewards since I got
here.
"I'm sure he
wants to be part of the future here. I don't think he wants to keep moving
clubs.
"His family is
settled in London and he just wants to help us win as many games as
possible."
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