Harry Redknapp said: "In the midfield position, we will not be buying any new players. Where would we find them? It's tough. Aston Villa did not make a formal offer for Jenas, but we can't afford to lose any more midfield players; we don't have many in this position."
"You have special players in your team, and 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 looking to strengthen their midfield. England midfielder Huddlestone has been continuously injured, which has caused trouble for Harry Redknapp. He said: "Huddlestone's injury has recurred, and it seems he will be out longer than we expected. His ankle hurts badly, and he tried running, but he still has a long way to go before he can return."
"When deciding on the 25-man squad, we must consider his situation. I hope he'll be fine. He is an important player for us, an excellent player. We need him."
The Sun reported that Tottenham's plan is to sell forwards Robbie Keane and Pavlyuchenko to raise part of the transfer fee for acquiring Carroll. Additionally, Tottenham received some of the transfer fee from Darren Bent's move from Sunderland to Aston Villa (based on the original transfer agreement), which will also be used to strengthen the attack.
"I'm not forced to sell Robbie Keane. I like him, and I think he's a good player. If he stays, he will be included in the 25-man squad. I cannot exclude him from the squad, and I have great 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 working on 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, with a plan involving Robbie Keane plus £8 million. However, since their focus is primarily on bringing in Carroll, they may not pursue Parker this winter. Due to the shortage of midfielders, Harry Redknapp might retain Jenas, who wants to leave, to ensure sufficient depth.
Spurs 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 England's most promising center-forwards. Newcastle has consistently hoped to keep him, but Tottenham's offer is very tempting.
On Thursday, there were reports that Inter Milan hopes to acquire Bale for £40 million in the summer. In this season's Champions League matches, the Welsh winger performed exceptionally well, including scoring a hat-trick and providing multiple assists, leaving a deep impression on Inter Milan.
Currently, Tottenham is ambitious and aims to strengthen their squad by acquiring a top-class striker. The Sun reported that Tottenham has made a £25 million offer for Newcastle's English center-forward Andy Carroll.
"Bale's brilliant performances have also earned recognition from England's national team coach Fabio Capello, who considers the Welsh winger as the best player of the season. Capello said: 'Bale is an extraordinary player, and when he has the ball, you must prepare for defense because almost every game he makes a difference. He is the best player in my mind for the season.' Capello also believes that Arsenal's Nasri and Manchester United's Vidic are two other outstanding performers this season."
At 21 years old, Bale joined Tottenham from Southampton in 2007 for £5 million and signed a new four-year contract last May. Regarding rumors of Inter Milan's interest in acquiring Bale, Harry Redknapp responded: "This summer, we will not sell Bale. It depends on the club chairman, but if we were interested in selling him at any price, I would be very surprised."