Spurs boss reacts to quit rumours

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid.



The Spurs manager has become one of the favourites to succeed Jose Mourinho at Los Blancos, however, Villas-Boas has stated that he wants his future to be in London.



Focused



The Daily Mirror reports how AVB is determined to stay at a club for more than one year, and he joked: “At the moment, I am very, very focused on trying to get another year at one club. The same club!”



Before getting employed as Tottenham manager, Villas-Boas had an inauspicious reign as Chelsea boss, getting sacked 10 months into the job.



He started his management career with Portuguese outfit Academica Coimbra, leaving them after a season to join Porto where he achieved his most success, lifting the Portuguese title and the Europa League, before moving on to Chelsea.



However, AVB has stated that he is completely focused on trying to gain Champions League qualification with Tottenham and believes Arsenal will not be adversely affected by the three-match suspension of Olivier Giroud.



He added: “Giroud is key, but I think they have the option of Gervinho, who has finished his last few fixtures very well. Lukas Podolski also offers that.”



Game in hand



Tottenham are currently sitting two points behind their fierce rivals, however, they have a game in hand.



If they are to win their remaining games they will reach their goal of Champions League qualification, with their away game to fellow Champions League qualification chasers Chelsea being the toughest of their remaining five fixtures.