Hammers, Spurs rumours rejectedDerby County manager Paul Jewell has dismissed any reports linking star midfielder Giles Barnes with a move to London.
He said: "Very nice. It's a nice Christmas present - I just wish I knew about it.
"Maybe Santa Claus will drop the cheque down the chimney!
"But I know nothing about it. What I do know for a fact is that I have not had any contact with any club about Giles Barnes.
"Until the phone rings or somebody tells me differently, then I can't say any more about it."
On the player himself, he added: "He scored a great goal (against Newcastle) , and I hope he scores a few more goals for us.
"But he arguably cost us one as well by trying to do a fancy trick in the box when maybe a cross would have been more beneficial to the team.
"I know there's been a lot of talk about Giles Barnes, but that's where he has to learn. He has a long, long way to go.
"He has potential - bags of it, but he is only 19 and has a lot of improving to do, although I am pleased with the effort he is putting in."
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