Source: SKY_Sports
Harry unaware of Bassong bid
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in Sebastien Bassong, but is unaware of any offer for the Newcastle United defender.[LNB] Sky Sports News understands that the Magpies have rejected a £10million bid for Bassong, who is keen to leave St James' Park in order to stay in the Premier League.[LNB]Arsenal, Everton and Manchester City have all been linked with the Frenchman, while Spurs watched the centre-half in a pre-season friendly against Leeds in midweek.[LNB]Redknapp is in the market for defensive reinforcements and acknowledged Bassong is a player that he is considering.[LNB]However, speaking after a 2-0 friendly defeat by South China in Hong Kong, Redknapp said he was unaware of a bid being made for Bassong.[LNB]"It is not true. Not since I have been here today," said Redknapp.[LNB]"He is a player that I was interested in. I like Bassong, he is a young player with a good future and a good central defender.[LNB]"I don't think we have made an offer as far as I know. I am sure the chairman has not made an offer."[LNB]
