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Redknapp denies Bale sale talk

24 Apr 2010 - 09:54:19

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has played down rumours linking star man Gareth Bale with a transfer away from the White Hart Lane club.

Bale, who has hit top gear in recent weeks, has notched in back-to-back 2-1 successes over Arsenal and Chelsea and with Manchester United up next on Saturday afternoon, he is expected to feature heavily as Spurs look to keep their top-four charge going.

His form has not gone unnoticed with many of Europe's powerhouses rumoured to be weighing up a summer move for the Welshman, but Redknapp has insisted he won't be parting with the on-song 20-year-old.

Speaking to reporters, Redknapp said: "We're looking to build a team here. We wouldn't be looking to sell players like him. He's the future of the football club.

"You've got to keep your best young players here. He's part of that.

"Someone's always got to link someone with somewhere. There's no chance of it. I don't make those decisions but I know the chairman would not want to be selling him.

"We're a club that is looking to build a new stadium, a new training ground. We're a club that wants to go upwards and forwards. We're not into selling a player like Gareth Bale, that's for sure.

"His game has gone up so many levels this season. He's got stronger, he's a fantastic athlete, great ability. He can do everything.

"He's got the ability to run all day. He's grown up. He's still only a boy, but physically he has got stronger this last year and he's looking as good as any left-sided player in the country."