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Robinson snubs Spurs

Paul Robinson has decided to stay at Leeds after holding talks with Tottenham over a £2m move. A fee was agreed for the 24-year-old England international on Monday ahead of the January transfer window closing. Robinson met Spurs representatives but Leeds later announced that the player was staying put. Chief executive Trevor Birch said: "I can confirm that discussions did take place between the clubs and the player but no agreement was reached." Birch added: "Paul is looking forward to staying at the club and playing his part in the fight for Premiership survival." Leeds would have agreed to sell the goalkeeper to aid their ailing finances - with the club up to £100m in debt and trying to stave off administration. Nigel Martyn's former understudy, who made his England debut against Australia in February 2003, was one of the club's most valuable assets. Tottenham could try again to sign the goalkeeper - who they wanted to compete with 34-year-old Kasey Keller - in the summer. USA international Keller's only competition at Spurs presently comes from the inexperienced Canadian keeper Lars Hirschfeld. Leeds had already launched a bid to sign an understudy to Robinson on a month's loan regardless of any move. Boss Eddie Gray is keen to bring in a more experienced goalkeeper. Scott Carson has just one senior game under his belt, having made his debut as Robinson's replacement at the weekend.