This is because if they did, the likelihood would be that Spurs would then have to sack sporting director FrankArnesen, new boss Jol and probably some of the coaching staff as well.
"I think FrankArnesen, having secured a very good job in certain circumstances, has been rather disloyal to Tottenham - if he now needs to go and he is obviously going for one reason, " added Pleat.
The forward made known his desire to play for Chelsea after the club's sporting director FrankArnesen was reported to have met his agent Ribeiro in June, once it was announced Scolari would be taking charge of the Blues.