Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Frank de Boer has claimed he is now ready to stay at Ajax, with Spurs’ interest in him appearing to dwindle.

The four-time, title-winning coach of the Dutch champions has made a string of pitches for the White Hart Lane post suggesting he is willing to hold talks.

The interest from the decorated former defender has left Tottenham fans excited about the prospect of his arrival.

Disappointed De Boer has heard nothing, however, since his claim that the north Londoners contacted his club last month.

Spurs deny an approach, and are understood to be annoyed at De Boer for going public.

They currently have Southampton coach Mauricio Pochettino as favourite to succeed the sacked Tim Sherwood.

Chairman Daniel Levy, however, is also said to be willing to wait until after the Champions League Final next Saturday to see whether Real Madrid stick with boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Should the Italian stay with the Spanish giants, then De Boer could yet come back into the reckoning.

The former Holland captain, though, has suggested he is ready to bow out of the race for the White Hart Lane reins and focus on preparing the Amsterdam giants for next season’s Champions League group stage.

“It seems obvious why I would want to stay at Ajax,” said De Boer. “If we can keep our team together, we can aim higher next season.

“Then, depending on the draw, you can demand from yourself to reach the [knockout] round of the Champions League - I think that’s a great aim to have.

“Look at Feyenoord, which keeps their whole team last year together. If we can keep our team together as Feyenoord, we can lay down higher goals.”