Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov will not be allowed to quit Tottenham this summer without a fight, according to Spurs coach Juande Ramos.The Spaniard, who led the north London club to their Carling Cup triumph over Chelsea at Wembley, is adamant that the club's top striker will remain at White Hart Lane.

Berbatov's future has been the subject of intense speculation this season with Manchester United among his many reputed admirers.

His agent, Emil Dantchev, recently stated that his client would consider an offer from AC Milan, if the Italian giants firmed up their alleged interest, but Ramos aims to hold on Berbatov at Spurs.

"We want Dimi to keep on playing for Tottenham, but we understand that he is an ambitious player," Ramos told Sky Sports News.

"There are many big clubs that want to sign him. He deserves it (the interest) because he is a great footballer."

Ramos made an immediate impact after his arrival from Seville last October by guiding Spurs to a Carling Cup final triumph over Chelsea.

The Spanish tactician puts his success down to hard work, adding: "I think my only secret is hard work. I think we have proved that we are working in the right way.

"Good results have helped people trust our methods. And when the first trophy came that was very positive for the club and the fans."

Tottenham are next in Premier League action on Sunday, when they play host to Newcastle.

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