Harry Redknapp said: "In the midfield position, we will not buy any new players. Where are we going to find them? It's tough. Aston Villa did not make a formal offer for Jenas, but we can't afford to lose more midfielders. We don't have many players in this position."
"You have special players in your team. If we want to become a top team, we must keep our top players. You cannot sell Bale. There are three or four players in the team who can make a difference, and Bale is one of them."
Also, Tottenham Hotspur is strengthening their midfield. England midfielder Huddlestone has been constantly injured, which troubles Harry Redknapp. He said: "Huddlestone's injury has recurred. It seems that he will be absent for longer than we expected. His ankle hurts badly. He tried running, but there is still a long way to go before he returns."
"When deciding the 25-man squad, we must consider his situation. I hope he will be fine. He is one of our important players, an excellent player. We need him."
The Sun reported that Tottenham's plan is to sell forward Robbie Keane and Pavlyuchenko to raise part of the transfer fee for the acquisition of Carroll. Also, Tottenham recovered some transfer fees in Darren Bent's transfer from Sunderland to Aston Villa (according to the previous transfer agreement), which will also be used to strengthen the attacking line.
"I am not necessarily selling Robbie Keane. I like him. I think he is a good player. If he stays, he will be in the 25-man squad. I cannot exclude him from the squad. I have a lot of respect for him."
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp stated that Gareth Bale, who is targeted by Inter Milan, is non-transferable. No matter what price they offer, Tottenham will not sell him. According to British media reports, Tottenham is currently operating a significant deal, hoping to sign Newcastle's English center-forward Andy Carroll for £25 million.
According to The Mirror, Tottenham hopes to acquire West Ham's midfielder Parker. The plan is Robbie Keane plus £8 million, but now it seems that since the team's main focus is on signing Carroll, they may not buy Parker in the winter. Due to the shortage of midfielders, Harry Redknapp might retain Jenas, who wants to leave, to ensure the depth of the squad.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy made this offer directly to Newcastle owner Ashley yesterday. The plan is £22 million, with additional clauses based on player appearances and goals that could add another £3 million. Carroll has scored 11 goals so far this season and is one of the most sought-after center-forwards in England. Newcastle has always hoped to keep him, but Tottenham's offer is very tempting.
On Thursday, there was news that Inter Milan hopes to acquire Bale for £40 million in the summer. In this season's Champions League matches, Welsh winger Bale performed excellently in both legs, including scoring a hat-trick and providing multiple assists, leaving a deep impression on Inter Milan.
Tottenham is currently ambitious and hopes to strengthen their squad. Their target is to sign a top-class striker. The Sun reported that Tottenham has made a £25 million bid to purchase Newcastle's English center-forward Andy Carroll.
"Besides, if you lose him, you won't be able to find a replacement. How do you replace him? When he has the ball, something happens. He can do things others cannot do. We cannot lose him."
Bale's outstanding performance has also been recognized by England national team coach Fabio Capello, who considers this Welsh winger as the best player of the season. Capello said: "Bale is an extraordinary player. When he has the ball, you must prepare for defense. In almost every game, he makes a difference. He is the best player in my mind this season." Capello believes that the other two outstanding players this season are Arsenal's Nasri and Manchester United's Vidic.
At the age of 21, Bale joined Tottenham from Southampton for £5 million in 2007. He signed a new four-year contract in May last year. Regarding the rumors of Inter Milan acquiring Bale, Harry Redknapp responded. "We will not sell Bale this summer. It depends on the club chairman, but if we were interested in selling him at any price, I would be very surprised."