Steven Pienaar edges closer to Spurs move as midfielder hints at early exit from Everton

09 December 2010 13:09
Tottenham could land Steven Pienaar sooner than expected after the midfielder refused to commit himself to Everton beyond January. [LNB]Pienaar looked set to join Spurs for free when his contract expires next summer after turning down the Toffees offer of a new deal. [LNB]Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Muich have all been linked with the South Africa international but White Hart Lane boss Harry Redknapp remains convinced he has won the race. [LNB] Moving on: Pienaar (left) will bring the curtain down on his spell at Everton[LNB]A move for a nominal  fee at the end of the campaign looked most likely but when Pienaar was asked if he would be at Goodison Park for the rest of the season, he said: 'No comment.' [LNB]The 28-year-old then added: 'I am still focused on staying at Everton, this season is not over yet, so anything can happen. In football anything can happen, it can change tomorrow, today, no-one knows.' [LNB]Former Ajax midfielder Pienaar joined Everton from Borussia Dortmund for £2million in the summer of 2007. [LNB] Redknapp steals a Toffee! Everton contract rebel Pienaar set to join SpursPavlyuchenko stalls on new Spurs deal as star waits to discover Harry's plans Blackburn, Tottenham and Liverpool keep tabs on Russia ace PogrebnyakTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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