Tottenham boss Martin Jol has ruled out the possibility of
selling Mido during the January transfer window.
The powerful Egyptian has found first team openings difficult to
come by this term and reports suggested Manchester City were
readying a bid to test Tottenham's resolve to retain the services
of the striker.
However, Dimitar Berbatov, the man who has dislodged Mido in the
pecking order at Spurs, has picked up a groin injury and Jol has no
intention of limiting his striking options yet further.
"Mido is important because Berbatov is out," said Jol. "We are a
club that keeps our best players."
It is not yet clear how long Berbatov will be sidelined for, but it
would appear that Mido, who scored during Saturday's win over
Southend, has a role to play at White Hart Lane.