Morientes has 'no wish' to play for Spurs

Tottenham target Fernando Morientes has no desire to play for the London club, according to reports in England this morning.

Tottenham target Fernando Morientes has no desire to play for the London club, according to reports in England this morning.

Real Madrid striker Morientes insists he is happy to stay in Spain with the European champions.

The 26-year-old told a British daily newspaper: "I have no wish to go and play for Tottenham or play in London.

"Real are the European champions, while Tottenham have not even qualified for the UEFA Cup. I am very happy playing for Real, and I have no desire to leave the club, or Spain, whatsoever".

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