Chimbonda stays at Spurs

According to his agent, Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda has agreed to stay at the club despite interest from Aston Villa and some Serie A sides in signing the French defender.

The former Wigan Athletic star has been linked with a move to the north-east, and claims were made in Friday's newspapers that he did not care that Spurs had reached next month's Carling Cup final.

However, the player's agent, Willie McKay, told Sky Sports: "There's no hiding the fact that Pascal is frustrated because the club are looking at new full-backs to replace him.

"However, he wouldn't disrespect Tottenham or his team-mates by saying he doesn't care about the club.

"Pascal cares about Spurs, he cares about his team-mates, he cares about his football and he cares about his career.

"Even if he does move on, Spurs will always have a place in his heart as will the fans.

"Anyone who thinks differently only has to look at his celebrations on the pitch after the win over Arsenal on Tuesday night and that proves everything."