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Nabil Bentaleb has said he is getting "tired" of protracted contract negotiations with Tottenham, claiming there has been interest from sides in the Champions League. Bentaleb, 20, made 25 Premier League starts for Tottenham this season to help the club finish fifth and secure Europa League qualification. The Algeria international's contract at White Hart Lane expires in 2018 but the midfielder is keen to agree improved terms. Bentaleb said in the Daily Telegraph: "I play every game like it is my last game. "I give everything on the pitch. I've been working really hard and it's normal for me to want to get rewarded. We've been negotiating for nearly nine months now, since September, and it's getting really long and, of course, I'm getting a little bit tired of it. "But I still work hard. It doesn't change how hard I work. I will still be the same person. But sometimes it is annoying when you don't feel treated as you should be. "This season was a really good season for me and I've had some interest from big clubs, from Champions League clubs. I'm really flattered. "I feel I've grown this season. I've shown more maturity and more confidence, even more desire. I fight even more. If right now I was still at the same level that I was a year ago there would be a problem. "I have absolutely no problem with the club itself. I like the club. I really enjoy playing. When I put the Tottenham shirt on I give everything. The people from the club understand this. The fans understand this. "I thank the Spurs fans for everything they do, for when they push us, and especially when they are encouraging me on the field or outside the field when I see fans. They are the ones who give me even more strength. For me, they are the 12th man on the pitch. "Before, I didn't understand what fans can bring to a player. For me, it was just 'fans.' But now I understand the love they show for the club and I will take it on board and I will start loving the club like they do. I feel part of the club."
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