Carr going nowhere

The Republic of Ireland international full-back, who still has two and a half years left years left on his contract at White Hart Lane, has been constantly linked with a move to Spurs' bitter rivals but Pleat has rubbished these stories.

"Stephen's staying at Spurs. He won't be going to Arsenal," said Pleat.

"He has two and a half years left on his contract and is highly-rated at the club.

"We can understand the concerns of some of our supporters and we wish to banish all the lies surrounding his future."