Source: Team_Talk
Afellay cools Tottenham link
arcelona forward Ibrahim Afellay is keeping quiet over rumours linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.[LNB] The Holland international arrived at the Nou Camp from PSV in January but has struggled to force his way into Pep Guardiola's first team.[LNB]Spurs are thought to have made the 25-year-old a target this summer, with reports suggesting they have tabled an offer. [LNB]And while Afellay insists he is focused on Barca, the Dutchman stopped short of denying that Tottenham have made a bid. [LNB]Asked if the speculation was true, he told AS: "Look, if there is anything that is clear it's that rumours are part of football and we must learn to live with them, but now I'm just focused on Barcelona.[LNB]"I'm aware (of the reports) because I read the information arriving from England. People call you and say they have seen such a thing."[LNB]Afellay, who is tied to a four-and-a-half-year contract at Barca, has also reportedly attracted interest from Juventus and Lazio this summer. [LNB]But the midfielder insists he is happy with the European champions and keen to secure more regular first-team action. [LNB]"It's perfect. I feel happy. On a sporting level, I hope to express my potential," he added. [LNB]"Playing more is my intention, of course. I want to play as much as possible."
