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Monday, 5 January 2015

Tottenham deny 'mischief making' Lloris sale report

Tottenham deny 'mischief making' Lloris sale report
The 28-year-old was linked with a big-money move to Real Madrid in overnight reports but the club have rejected the idea of cashing in on one of their star players

Tottenham Hotspur have moved to dismiss tabloid reports suggesting the club are open to bids for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

Media reports on Sunday night claimed Spurs will sell the France captain to Real Madrid in a €32 million (£25 million) move, despite him signing a fresh five-year contract extension in July.

However, a club spokesman told Goal: "There is no substance to the Sun's story - it's mischief making. We have talented players so we have to expect this sort of thing."

The 28-year-old was asked by L'Equipe in November if he regretted extending his stay in north London, to which he insisted that he was happy as he had trust in Mauricio Pochettino and the staff.

Lloris has been in fine form for Tottenham this season, keeping nine clean sheets in 26 games whilst he has also captained the side after Younes Kaboul lost his place in the starting XI.

And coach Pochettino hailed his goalkeeper after a man-of-the-match display in the 0-0 home draw with Manchester United, stating: "Lloris is one of the best keepers in the world. It's not new for me, we know the quality of Hugo."

Spurs travel to face Premier League rivals Burnley in the FA Cup third round on Monday night.

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