AVB: Holtby will not join Spurs in January

Andre Villas-Boas has ruled out the possibility of Lewis Holtby joining Tottenham in January.

The 22-year-old Schalke midfielder will join Spurs in July on a free transfer after his contract expired at the Bundesliga club. However there was speculation he could move to White Hart Lane this month if an agreement could be reached betweeen both clubs.

AVB told the press ahead of Saturday’s trip to QPR: “When you reach an agreement with a player that is a free transfer in the summer, there is always that possibility, but it is not something we are looking to do.”

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