Source: Team_Talk
Redknapp won't let Luka leave Lane
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has warned any club thinking of trying to lure Luka Modric away from White Hart Lane not to bother.[LNB] Manchester United have recently been linked with a move for the Croatian midfielder, who has been an integral part of Spurs' push for Champions League football.[LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly interested in signing Modric and recently lavished praise on the 24-year old, describing him as player who is "playing out of his skin".[LNB]Modric has scored two goals and provided countless assists to help propel Spurs into the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot with three games to go.[LNB]Redknapp insists that he needs players of Modric's calibre at the club if they are to progress, and is adamant that he is not for sale.[LNB]"He's not a player we should even be thinking about selling or want to sell," Redknapp said.[LNB]Modric is thought to have signed a six-year contract when he arrived in London from Dinamo Zagreb in 2008 while Spurs were managed by Juande Ramos.[LNB]And the £16million man has remained a regular ever since Redknapp took over from the Spaniard.[LNB]Redknapp insists he has a good relationship with Modric and has received no suggestions that the player wants to leave.[LNB]"I don't think that it will be a problem keeping him here," Redknapp added ahead of tomorrow's Barclays Premier League game against Bolton.[LNB]"I don't know what his contract situation is at the club but I'm sure he's happy here. He's a fantastic player and I want to keep my best players."[LNB]Aaron Lennon looks set to make his first start since December after he came through training without suffering any setback to his recovery from a groin injury.[LNB]Redknapp confirmed that Ledley King is also available, but he could be rested ahead of Wednesday's crunch match against Manchester City.[LNB]With rivals Aston Villa and City facing each other at Eastlands tomorrow, Spurs could find themselves two points clear of the chasing pack tomorrow night.[LNB]Spurs travel to Eastlands on Wednesday in what has been billed as the decider for the fourth Champions League place.[LNB]Redknapp insists that he is not looking past tomorrow's game though, which he predicts will be a tough encounter.[LNB]"It's no good looking to the Manchester City match next week, tomorrow is the key," said the former Portsmouth boss.[LNB]"If we don't win tomorrow, the Man City match maybe won't matter so much. If Villa win at City, that puts them in a strong position, then City would be struggling. It's what happens tomorrow that's important.[LNB]"Then we'll look at results and see what we need from there. Until after Bolton, nobody can be sure.[LNB]"We know it will be a difficult game. Owen Coyle has done a great job at Bolton.[LNB]"He's pulled them out from a relegation struggle and it will be a tough game. We won't underestimate them, they'll give it everything."[LNB]Having taken Spurs from the brink of relegation to possible Champions League qualification within 18 months, Redknapp admits failing to achieve fourth place would not be a disaster, however.[LNB]"We don't need fourth place to have had successful season," said the 63-year-old.[LNB]"We have come a long way and have done ever so well. It's a big week for us now and we'll give our best to see where it takes us.[LNB]"Fourth would be nice. It would be a great way to finish the season."[LNB]
