Pascal Chimbonda is in negotiations for a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur and could agree fresh terms next week, according to his agent.

Chimbonda, 28, was linked with a move to Chelsea this summer when they were looking for a right-back but it was Juliano Belletti who eventually moved to Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham have announced new deals for the core of their first team over the past couple of years but Chimbonda has not extended his contract since arriving from Wigan Athletic at the start of last season.

"We are in talks over a new deal for Pascal," Willie McKay, Chimbonda's agent, said. "I have spoken to [Tottenham sporting director] Damien Comolli about an extension for Pascal.

"Talks are going well and we are waiting until after the next match to try and conclude things."

Chimbonda told French newspaper L'Equipe that moving to Chelsea "would have been a massive opportunity" but is determined to help Tottenham turn around their dismal start to the season and also add to his one cap for France. "If the [France] coach wants to call me, then he will," he said. "I don't understand, but every person has their way to see things."