AYOZE PEREZ has committed his long term future to Newcastle United, effectively rubbishing theories he could be sold before the end of the transfer window.

Perez, who has interested Tottenham this month, has signed a new deal that ties him to St James’ Park until the summer of 2021.

The 22-year-old’s five-and-a-half-year deal arrived on Tyneside in June 2014 from his hometown team Tenerife and he has impressed at Premier League level.

"It's a special day for me, a big day for me,” said the Spanish under-21 international. “The truth is I'm really happy here, so it's a good thing for me - and I hope it's the same for the Geordie family.

"Newcastle gave me everything and I'm really pleased to sign this new contract."

Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren, who has also confirmed the loan signing of Seydou Doumbia today, said: "I am delighted that Ayoze has signed a new deal.

"He is a very good player with huge potential and someone we believe has a very big future at Newcastle United. We are building this club for the long-term and Ayoze is a very important part of that.”

Perez has scored 12 goals in 63 appearances in all competitions since moving from Spain - five of which have come this season. He has been linked with a number of Champions League clubs, including Manchester United.