Tottenham fullback Danny Rose admits he wants to return to the Northwest.

Linked with Manchester United and Chelsea, the former Leeds United junior says he also wants to be winning trophies.

He told The Sun: “At my age, and having missed six months with injury, I have been thinking about this quite a lot.

“I am reaching my peak and have probably only got one big contract left in me.

“Time is running out and I do want to win trophies. I don't want to play football for 15 years and not have one trophy or one medal.

“Sorry, that's not what I am about. I wouldn't be happy with that. I want to win something.

“I will say this too — I will play up north. I don't know exactly when, but I will get back up north and play some football somewhere.

“I moved away from home (from Leeds to Spurs) at 16.

“Yes I've got team-mates who have moved away from families in South Korea and Argentina, but I have been away for over ten years now and I don't get to see my mum that often.

“I am going to make it my priority before I retire to play football up there.

“My short-term focus is to get back to playing like last year and if I do that the long-term will take care of itself.

“I'm not saying I want out, but if something came to me that was concrete, I'd have no qualms about voicing my opinions to anyone at the club."