Jol convinced Berbatov will stay

Tottenham boss Martin Jol is "100% convinced" striker Dimitar Berbatov will remain at the club.

The 26-year-old Bulgarian's agent Emil Dantchev says he is due to talk with Spurs this week about renewed interest from Manchester United.

The Red Devils have denied making a bid for the Bulgaria international and Jol revealed: "I said on Friday that I would rather die than sell Berbatov.

"Hopefully, I won't die. I am 100% convinced he will stay at the club."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is a known admirer of Berbatov and did make a tentative inquiry for the 26-year-old earlier in the summer.

Meanwhile Jol, who has been assured his job is safe, refused to react to confirmation chairman Daniel Levy was part of a Spurs deputation which went to Spain for a meeting with reported managerial candidate Juande Ramos.

Jol said: "It is always handy that everyone is there if you want to see a club structure and how a club works."

Source: BBC Sport