Doesn't look like Holtby will be joining

[Jem]

http://www.footballfancast.com/premiership/tottenham/fulham-loannee-hoping-for-tottenham-return

On loan Fulham ace Lewis Holtby says that he is keen to return to Tottenham and battle for his future at the end of the season.

The German international left White Hart Lane to become a part of the Cottagers' relegation scrap in January, and has been impressive under the guidance of Felix Magath – despite the club's lowly position.

Holtby has struggled to establish himself at Spurs under Andre Villas-Boas and Tim Sherwood, and with a number of signings expected this summer, there has been talk of a permanent move away from north London.

But the versatile midfielder says that for now he is focusing on helping his current side avoid the drop, but that he is hoping to return to Tottenham to battle for first-team action:

"There is little sense in talking about other clubs since I have a long-term contract at Tottenham," he told Goal.

"The status quo is that I will go back to Spurs after the summer holidays. I can't tell you what is going to happen until then. My agent takes care of everything and as far as I know his mobile is always turned on.

"I loved playing for Tottenham and I would like to fulfil my contract there. But at first it is important to avoid relegation with Fulham.

It is rumoured that Louis van Gaal will replace Sherwood in the White Hart Lane dugout this summer, and Holtby says he is an admirer of the Dutchman:

"Louis van Gaal is an exceptional coach, you can't deny that.

"He led big teams to big success. I don't know whether he will be the new coach and of course it is not for me to decide."

[Blanco]

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[ross_bamping]

We can only focus on the rest of the season for now, Holtby we know will give his all, and that's all we can ask.

[H4usuallysitting]

Well what else can he say.....Spuds are probably paying half his salary

[Nero]

dont worry if van gaal doesnt like him we might be ok

[Baider]

Tbf it was quite obvious that we weren't going to sign him on a perm

[rusty shackleford]

The fear is coming from the fact that for once we are expected to get the job done. We are long overdue a good win against a team we are expected to beat. But things dont ever seen to work out that way for us

[Burt]

The main thing is he remains focused on digging us out of our current hole...

[ChesterTheTabby]

Lewis is simply saying the right thing for Tottenham to hear. Why on earth would he say he wants to commit himself to Fulham no matter what when it is not even apparent that we will actually go in for him past his loan. or that we will even be in the Premier Leaue. He is a great talent, 23 years of age, and looking to get into the international squad for Germany - he is saying the politically correct things in order to not disenfranchise himself from Spurs.

[akf]

Lewis is simply saying the right thing for Tottenham to hear. Why on earth would he say he wants to commit himself to Fulham no matter what when it is not even apparent that we will actually go in for him past his loan. or that we will even be in the Premier Leaue. He is a great talent, 23 years of age, and looking to get into the international squad for Germany - he is saying the politically correct things in order to not disenfranchise himself from Spurs.

:plus one:  completely agree - he's got nothing to lose by saying that.  he's committed to his current assignment and his long term contract.

[HatterDon]

Gee, what a shock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  fp.gif

[Danitar]

Gee, what a shock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  fp.gif

Totally agree. Like we had a shot of keeping him. "Hey Lewis fancy screwing your international career up just to keep us in the prem next season" don't think so

[RidgeRider]

He has to say those things publicly. I don't feel this means anything.