Tottenham face fight to keep Eidur Gudjohnsen as Monaco insist striker will return

30 March 2010 09:56
Eidur Gudjohnsen has been told to forget about making his loan move to Tottenham permanent. [LNB]The Icelandic striker joined from Monaco in January until the end of the season but Gudjohnsen says he is enjoying his time in England and would consider making the move permanent.[LNB] Battling to stay: Eidur Gudjohnsen is hoping to extend his loan spell at Tottenham[LNB]He claimed at the weekend there was an agreement in place that would enable him to move to White Hart Lane permanently but his club Monaco insist Gudjohnsen will return to the Ligue 1 club when his deal ends. [LNB]A Monaco spokesman said: 'We are pleased that Eidur is enjoying his time in England but we expect him to come back, we want him to.[LNB]'Monaco are not interested in negotiations for a permanent move and will ignore any bids. He has a future here.'[LNB]Harry Redknapp has been impressed with the 31-year-old's attitude since joining the club but will have to fight to persuade Monaco to cave in and let Gudjohnsen stay at Spurs. [LNB] Tottenham set to extend Gudjohnsen loan deal at White Hart Lane England legend Paul Gascoigne charged with drink-drivingDawson boost for Spurs as defender looks set to face SunderlandTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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