Barnes rules out summer move
29 May 2007 - 15:45:08
-
- Barnes rules out summer move
Derby County midfielder Giles Barnes has reiterated his desire to remain at Pride Park next season.
The teenager had been linked with a move to Tottenham but, after the club's promotion to the Premiership was sealed by their play-off final success against West Brom, Barnes says he has no intention of leaving the Rams.
"I want to play in the Premiership, just like any other player, but now I can play at the highest level with Derby," he said.
"And anyway, I have three years left to go on my contract.
"Tom Huddlestone and I were in digs together when we were in the academy and we still talk now and again on the phone.
"But it was Arsenal, and not Tottenham, who were my favourite club when I was growing up and so I am looking forward to the chance of playing for Derby at the Emirates Stadium."