Postiga loan is denied

Tottenham today denied Helder Postiga was in talks about a loan move to Spanish side Celta Vigo.

Spurs' acting manager David Pleat described the speculation as 'pure nonsense'."

Postiga, signed by former manager Glenn Hoddle in the summer for ?6.25million, scored for the reserves against Coventry last night and will not be allowed to move on loan under any circumstances.

With Freddie Kanoute away with Mali for the African Nations Cup, Spurs are not looking to offload any forwards.

Pleat said: "This is pure nonsense. Helder played last night in the reserves and scored. I'm sure Celta Vigo are looking at a number of forwards to loan but Postiga is not going anywhere. He is far too valuable to us."

The young forward has had a poor start to his career in England, scoring only once this season in all competitions.