Christian Poulsen

Tottenham are rumoured to be among a number of clubs chasing the signature of Seville's Christian Poulsen, but the player is unlikely to be on the move before the summer.

The Denmark international is valued at 10 million euros (£7.5million) and is thought to be a target of Spurs manager Juande Ramos, who enjoyed two successful years in charge at Seville before taking over at White Hart Lane.

Jorn Bonnesen, Poulsen's agent, has confirmed Sevilla have been contacted by a number of clubs about the Dane's availability.

"It is certain there has been contact and Sevilla know the situation," Bonnesen told ABC.

"But 10million euros is too much for those clubs. The club (Sevilla) have spoken with me about this, but I believe it is too soon for a move.

And Bonnesen does not believe Poulsen will be leaving Sevilla because he has a desire to play Champions League football.

Sevilla play Fenerbahce in the first knock-out round when the Champions League resumes in February and Bonnesen expects Poulsen, who is under contract until 2009, to still be at the Ramon Sanchez stadium for the tie.

"The questions will wait until the end of the season," Bonnesen added.

"Poulsen is happy at Seville and this season is very excited about the Champions League. At this time we are discarding a possible exit."

Poulsen joined Sevilla in 2006 after leaving German side Schalke at the end of his contract.