Jol in warning to clubs looking at Defoe

Martin Jol has warned Premiership clubs to forget about swooping for Jermain Defoe in the January transfer window.

Chelsea have repeatedly been linked with a move for the England striker, but the Tottenham manager insists his prize asset is going nowhere.

Jol said: "Jermain Defoe is not for sale. He doesn't want to leave, we want him here, he's a terrific player. He's one of the best strikers, I think, in England, maybe in the future in Europe, so why should we sell him."

Defoe has scored 14 goals for Spurs this season and been instrumental in their run of four consecutive wins that has taken them to eighth in the table.

Jol said he is happy to have the headache of whether to pair Fredi Kanoute or Robbie Keane with Defoe and revealed that he may even add another striker next month.

Jol said: I'm very happy that we have three strikers of such quality."