Source: Daily_Mail
Spurs boss Redknapp tells West Ham: I can't help that Gudjohnsen chose us
Ice-cool: Eidur Gudjohnsen snubbed West Ham in favour of a move to high-flying Tottenham Hotspur[LNB]Harry Redknapp has hit back at West Ham after Hammers' new owner David Sullivan accused Spurs of hijacking their deal for striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.[LNB]The former Barcelona star joined Tottenham on loan from Monaco until the end of the season following a medical at White Hart Lane on Thursday.[LNB]But the Icelandic international had been set to join his Chelsea team-mate Gianfranco Zola - now boss at Upton Park - and even underwent part of his medical at the club earlier this week.[LNB]However the 31-year-old decided against the move after receiving a call from Spurs manager Redknapp.[LNB]Sullivan was outraged and said he hoped Spurs got their come-uppance one day but Redknapp said the decision as to which club Gudjohnsen would sign for was down to the player himself and nobody else.[LNB]Don't blame me: Redknapp[LNB]The player joins an attacking line-up which already includes Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe, Peter Crouch and Roman Pavlyuchenko.[LNB]And Redkanpp said: 'He's player I've always admired. He can play several positions and is a very clever footballer.[LNB]'It was his decision to come to us. I rang him and left a message onhis phone and he came back to me and said I want to come to Tottenham.He gives us lots of options. He is a top player.'[LNB] Team-mates: Former Barcelona ace Gudjohnsen could now find himself playing upfront alongside England striker Jermain Defoe (left) at White Hart Lane[LNB]The Tottenham boss also confirmed that Birmingham were in talks for Russian striker Pavlyuchenko but claims he was not desperate to get rid of him.[LNB]He added: 'We're not keen to sell him. We're happy with him. Technically he's a terrific player.'[LNB] Angry Avram Grant: Sale of Younes Kaboul to Spurs puts Portsmouth boss on the brink Alex McLeish tells Birmingham: Get me Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko Robbie Keane edges towards Tottenham exit after Spurs pip West Ham to loan capture of Eidur Gudjohnsen Father of Tottenham's John Bostock tells national radio Harry Redknapp was wrong to criticise his sonSPURS FC
