Dortmund issue Spurs warning

11 March 2009 15:02
Borussia Dortmund general manager Michael Zorc insists his club will not be held to ransom by Tottenham as they look into the prospect of signing Kevin-Prince Boateng on a permanent basis.[LNB] The midfielder moved back to the Bundesliga in a loan switch this season having failed to make an impression at Spurs since arriving at White Hart Lane in 2007 from Hertha Berlin.[LNB]Having recently partially ruptured tendons in his knee, Boateng's campaign is to end prematurely with Zorc to assess his situation more closely at the season's close.[LNB]"It is sad this has happened now but we had already intended to discuss Kevin's future at our club at the end of the campaign," he told Bild.[LNB]When asked about Tottenham's valuation of the player he replied: "This is unrealistic!"[LNB]Injury blowBoateng admits his injury could not have come at a worse time as he bids to secure his future for next season.[LNB]"This is a real blow. I am out for a very long time and cannot shine for a while," he said.[LNB]"My goal is to remain a Dortmund player beyond the end of the season. This is my biggest dream.[LNB]"And now I am unable to impress the manager."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports