Andre Villas-Boas says Chelsea won't sanction Juan Mata transfer because Tottenham are 'title contenders'
The Spurs boss praises the quality of the Blues midfielder, but doesn't see him moving to White Hart Lane in the next five days
Mike Hewitt
Chelsea will not sell Juan Mata to Tottenham because the Blues view Spurs as title contenders, according to Andre Villas-Boas.
Asked about whether he is keen to make a move for the 25-year-old, the Tottenham boss said that they will not sell to a club who are challenging for the Premier League crown.
Gareth Bale's impending departure could see Spurs dip into the transfer market again, while the club also missed out on Willian who joined Chelsea earlier today.
On Mata, Villas-Boas explained: "First, Chelsea wouldn't sell to Tottenham in any way or form, as they think that we are title contenders.
"Mata is a great, great player - player of the season last season - very, very important player for Chelsea.
"They're just not going to strengthen another team that, in their opinion, are rivals for the title."
But the Tottenham boss is feeling confident about the coming few months and believes the North London side have recruited well.
"We have a very, very strong team the same. If this transfer happens, it will give the opportunity to step up their game, step up the responsibility and I think we have seen that in the last couple of games," Villas-Boas said.
"There hasn't been any disruption. We've been working well and the team is training very, very well."
Asked about whether he is keen to make a move for the 25-year-old, the Tottenham boss said that they will not sell to a club who are challenging for the Premier League crown.
Gareth Bale's impending departure could see Spurs dip into the transfer market again, while the club also missed out on Willian who joined Chelsea earlier today.
On Mata, Villas-Boas explained: "First, Chelsea wouldn't sell to Tottenham in any way or form, as they think that we are title contenders.
"Mata is a great, great player - player of the season last season - very, very important player for Chelsea.
"They're just not going to strengthen another team that, in their opinion, are rivals for the title."
But the Tottenham boss is feeling confident about the coming few months and believes the North London side have recruited well.
"We have a very, very strong team the same. If this transfer happens, it will give the opportunity to step up their game, step up the responsibility and I think we have seen that in the last couple of games," Villas-Boas said.
"There hasn't been any disruption. We've been working well and the team is training very, very well."
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