Tottenham star Gareth Bale not for sale, insists chairman Daniel Levy

15 December 2010 13:32
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has assured fans that their star man Gareth Bale will not be sold.[LNB]The 21-year-old has been in sparkling form this season, particularly in Europe where his performances have helped Spurs into the knockout stages.[LNB]His contract runs out until 2014, and Levy has moved quickly to insist he won't be sold.[LNB] Looking good: Gareth Bale in action against Chelsea last weekend[LNB]'I've never deemed us to be a selling club if you look at the big transfers which have taken place since I've been chairman,'said Levy at the club's AGM.[LNB]'Gareth has got a long contract and I can assure you he will not be sold.'[LNB]The main man: Spurs chairman Daniel Levy[LNB]Bale has scored nine goals this season, including a hat-trick against Inter Milan in Italy, and a memorable performance against the European champions at White Hart Lane.[LNB]Levy clearly wants to keep Bale, but admitted the squad would need trimming elsewhere.[LNB]'The January transfer window is again upon us. We currently have the largest squad in the Premier League.[LNB]'We shall look to rationalise... Overall, we do not anticipate a busy transfer window.'[LNB]On the subject of manager Harry Redknapp, Levy was asked about the chances of him replacing Fabio Capello as England manager after Euro 2012.[LNB]'Harry is on a long-term contract. If and when they contact us we will have to deal with it accordingly,' he said.[LNB] Hutton fires top four warning with promise to help Tottenham to titleTottenham and Arsenal linked to 'new Thierry' - Feyenoord striker CastaignosTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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