'I'm still young': Ayoze Perez on Tottenham and Manchester United interest

Plenty of time: Perez is determined to improve at Newcastle
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Sam Long3 February 2016

Ayoze Perez has not ruled out a future move to Tottenham or Manchester United after signing a contract extension at Newcastle.

The 22-year-old has performed admirably for Steve McClaren's side this season and has scored five goals in 21 Premier League appearances.

Newcastle have rewarded the Spaniard's progress with a new five-and-a-half year contract that is set to keep Perez at St. James' Park until 2021.

But the striker's displays have not gone unnoticed by other clubs in England's top tier with United and Spurs having both scouted Perez earlier this season.

When asked about interest from Old Trafford and White Hart Lane Perez replied: "I am still young. I have to work a lot and I have a lot of years to improve as a player.

"I am happy to be here and I don't have to think anything else," he told the Daily Mirror.

"Newcastle gave me everything. They made me professional and I have to be pleased with the club.

"They signed me util 2021 - five years. They trust me in this deal."

Newcastle currently occupy 18th place in the Premier League table ahead of tonight's trip to face Everton at Goodison Park.

The club have strengthened significantly during the January transfer window and Perez is hopeful he and his teammates can start to climb the table a soon as possible.

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However, the forward also hinted that he has aspirations to fight for silverware rather than battle relegation in the future.

When asked about his targets for the next couple of years Perez responded: "Get up the league this season, then I dream to maybe get into the Europa League or win a cup. That would be fantastic."

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