Berbatov has struggled to reproduce the form which saw him score 25 goals last season, managing just two so far this campaign.

The Bulgaria international has often been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane and was on the bench for Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture at Middlesbrough.

But Spurs sporting director Damien Comolli said: "He is on a long-term contract with us and Juande (Ramos) sees him as an important part of our plans.

"I met with Dimitar's agent [yesterday] and he assured me that Dimitar is not looking for a move in January and simply wants to concentrate on helping the team push up the table."