Tottenham officials are puzzled at comments from Real Madrid forward Robinho distancing himself from a move to White Hart Lane.

The Brazil international has been frustrated at the Bernabeu under Fabio Capello but Tottenham insist they have not made an approach for the 23-year-old.

Robinho said: "Reports that I'd move to Tottenham are wide of the mark. If I had to leave Real, I'd choose to join another a big club. I don't regard Tottenham Hotspur as a big club."