London - Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones extended his contract at the English Premier League club on Tuesday.

The Trinidad and Tobago forward, 24, who had been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal.

"I'm absolutely delighted that Kenwyne has committed to the club for the long term," Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia said.

"He's young with a great future ahead of him and has already proven himself to be a key player for us.

"The fact that we've had interest from top clubs shows how much of an asset he is and it's fantastic that he will be a Sunderland player for many years to come." (dpa)