Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp slams door shut on Luka Modric suitors Manchester United and Chelsea
Harry Redknapp will fight off any approach from the Premier League's big guns for Tottenham star man Luka Modric. [LNB]Both Chelsea and Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the £25million-rated playmaker but Redknapp insists the Croatian is not for sale. [LNB]The Spurs boss said: 'There's no chance of [him leaving] happening at all. Luka's key to everything that's happening at this place. [LNB] tricky customer: Tottenham's Luka Modric was one of the standout performers in his side's race to fourth spot[LNB]'Everybody knows what I think of him. And if you want to move on to higher levels you don't start flogging off your best players - to anyone.'[LNB]Modric started life in the Premier League slowly but developed into a vital cog in Tottenham's top four-chasing machine. [LNB]Redknapp would hate to lose the player signed by Juande Ramos, and he is so convinced the Croatian will remain at White Hart Lane that Redknapp isn't looking for any potential replacements. [LNB]Manchester City's Stephen Ireland has been mooted after he recently stated his desire to leave Eastlands.[LNB] Write caption here[LNB]Redknapp, though, insists the midfielder won't be joining Spurs.[LNB]'Stephen is undoubtedly a very good player but we have a lot of players who can fill that position. I like him but he won't be a target.'[LNB]Redknapp has also ruled out raiding the North West for Bolton's Gary Cahill. The defender is rated at around £14million and is also attracting interest from Arsenal.[LNB]He said: 'I like the player, always have. But I am very happy with my defence. [LNB]'Michael Dawson and Ledley King have shown what they are all about by forcing their way into the England squad. [LNB]'I have an excellent squad and - I stress - Luka Modric is going to remain a part of it.' [LNB] Croatia 2 Wales 0: Weakened Wales are no match for classy CroatiaChelsea eye £26m Modfather! Spurs midfielder Modric on Blues radarSpurs plan Modric talks but Man City target Edinson Cavani is too costlyHarry in Europe! Sportsmail's tribute to an incredible season...TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
