Spurs flop Taarabt pleads with Redknapp not to block his escape from White Hart Lane

07 July 2009 11:30
Adel Taarabt has begged Harry Redknapp not to price him out of a move away from Tottenham. The striker is desperate to leave White Hart Lane and Malaga hoped to take him on loan with a view to a permanent deal before manager Redknapp blocked the move. Taarabt, a £3.5million arrival from Lens in 2007, said: 'Malaga wanted me to join on loan with the option to buy. 'Spurs' president agreed the transfer, but the problem is Harry. I contacted him and said "listen to the offers coach. I've been here for two years and never really have a chance". 'There are clubs that want me who are ready to give me a chance. I want to improve and prove my talent. If I stay at Tottenham I wouldn't be able to do that. I want to leave. 'The manager has said that if I want to leave then it has to be a permanent transfer. I said there are clubs that want me, but you're asking for €5m or €6m when you could sell me for €3m. 'Even if I went to Malaga for one season I could showcase my talent and gain more experience. I could generate interest from other clubs, either way I want to leave Tottenham.'

Source: Daily_Mail