Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham told Steven Pienaar is not for sale as Everton star is tipped for Peter Crouch swap
Everton have signaled their intention to keep hold of Steven Pienaar - despite failing to agree a new deal with the South Africa midfielder.[LNB]Tottenham are understood to be among Pienaar's admirers and reports have mooted a potential swap deal with beanpole striker Peter Crouch.[LNB] No deal: Pienaar (left) is out of contract at the end of the season[LNB]Harry Redknapp played down that suggestion today and Everton assistant boss Steve Round has reiterated the Toffees desire to hold on to the 28-year-old.[LNB]'The manager (David Moyes) has said all along he wants Steven to stay,' said Round. 'He is under contract and as far as we are concerned he will be an Everton player this season.[LNB]'There is no truth in the speculation. Steven has been a terrific player for us and is a terrific asset.'[LNB] On the move? Crouch (centre) has been linked with Everton[LNB]Pienaar has just a year left on his Goodison Park contract and his representatives have been frustrated that deals have been clinched for other Everton players, but not the World Cup star.[LNB]Manchester United, City and Liverpool are also among the Barclays Premier League clubs monitoring his situation.[LNB] Everton to use Pienaar as makeweight in deal to sign Tottenham's CrouchIt's not too late! Sign up for our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 prizes up for grabsPienaar's future in doubt as Everton tie up Arteta deal but stall on South AfricanEVERTON FC
