Source: Daily_Mail
Harry Redknapp: I don't need to watch David Beckham play to know how good he is
Harry Redknapp has admitted he is trying to sign David Beckham without having seen him play for Los Angeles Galaxy.[LNB]Set for White Hart Lane? David Beckham is keen for a loan move[LNB]Redknapp was today waiting to hear whether Beckham would be given permission to move to White Hart Lane on loan until the Major League Soccer season starts in March.[LNB]The Spurs boss has also refused to rule out buying the former England captain if he proves a huge hit in north London.[LNB]Since revealing he was trying to sign Beckham on Friday - a u-turn on his previous position - Redknapp has repeatedly insisted the decision was a footballing one.[LNB]However, he said: 'I haven't been to America to watch him play.[LNB]'But it's not like when I was at Bournemouth and we took George Best.[LNB]'We're not trying to fill the stadium, are we? You can't get a seat here anyway. I just genuinely feel he could come here and do a good job for us.[LNB]SHORT-TERM BECKS David Beckham is not looking for a permanent transfer to Tottenham just a loan deal. A representative for the midfielder said: 'At the moment we are waiting on the decision of LA Galaxy with regards to a loan move - it would only be short one until the start of the MLS season. David would then return and play a full season with the Galaxy.' [LNB]'When you're looking to hit Crouchy (Peter Crouch), if you're looking for someone to drop a ball on his head from set plays, free kicks, corners, there's no-one better in the world.'[LNB]Despite Beckham's roots being in north London, Spurs reportedly face stiff competition for his signature.[LNB]Redknapp joked: 'We're 1-100 - he only wants to play for Tottingham ever since he was a young boy. His grandpa was a Spurs supporter. One of us!'[LNB]The Galaxy may be reluctant to allow Beckham to move after the midfielder suffered a serious Achilles injury while on a similar loan at AC Milan last year.[LNB] Master signing: William Gallas (white shirt) has done a great job for Spurs insists Harry Redknapp[LNB]That was the second of two spells the midfielder spent at the San Siro, during which he admitted being tempted at the prospect of a permanent move.[LNB]Asked whether Spurs might launch such a bid were the 35-year-old to star during a loan spell, Redknapp said: 'No. No, no, no - it depends how he goes.'[LNB]The Spurs boss certainly has a track record of getting the best out of ageing players.'I just get feelings for people,' he said.[LNB]'I brought William Gallas here and everybody said, "'You're effing mad! What are you bringing him here for?" - and how good has he been? What a player![LNB]'I took Kanu (to Portsmouth) six years ago. People who are supposed to know said, "He's finished, he's had it," and he's still playing there now.[LNB]'He scored in the semi-final and the final of the FA Cup for me.'[LNB] Jamie Redknapp: Spurs have attacking flair, built on strong foundationsBeckham says yes to Spurs! And he's set to make his debut against UnitedBentley set for Newcastle move to make way for Beckham at SpursSpurs 1 Fulham 0: Flying at home and in Europe...do they need Beckham?West Ham should move into Olympic Stadium... not Spurs, claims CoeSpurs in Champions League boost as Ronaldinho is cast off by AC MilanClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuaryAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB][LNB] Explore more:People: George Best, David Beckham, William Gallas, Peter Crouch, Harry Redknapp Places: London, United Kingdom, America
