- Sep 21, 2003
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Sky Sports
Jermain Defoe has indicated he is ready to sign a new deal at Tottenham as he says he is happy at White Hart Lane.
The England international came off the bench to score the winner in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Manchester City.
Defoe has been continually linked with a move away from Spurs as he has struggled to hold down a regular place in the starting XI.
The 25-year-old's future has been the subject of debate as he has still not signed a new contract.
However, Defoe says he has no plans to leave the club and is committed to the cause.
Happy
"I think if you look at any player in the world if you're playing, then you would sit down and think I would want to commit myself to the club," Defoe told Sky Sports News."A lot of people have said things about contracts and stuff, but if I am totally honest, if I did not want to be at this club, then I wouldn't be here - simple as that.
"I want to stay at the club. Like I keep saying the fans have been fantastic towards me".
"I love the fans and I love the club. I feel at home here and I said that when I signed.
"I definitely want to stay."
Speculation
Defoe admits he is prepared for more speculation regarding his future when the transfer window reopens next month
"I have had that [speculation] since I was young," added Defoe. "It is part and parcel of being a footballer
"Like I keep saying I am happy at the club. All my friends are here, I can see great potential and I love it.
"The fans are fantastic and I truly believe we can really do something special with this team so why would I want to move on?"