Source: Daily_Mail
Harry Redknapp rules out £12million Connor Wickham
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has dismissed speculation of a summer move for Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.Sportsmail revealed in February that Spurs were keeping tabs on the England Under 21 international and were lining up a ?12million move at the end of the season. Fine form: Connor Wickham has found the net on a regular basis since Paul Jewell took over at IpswichTractor Boys boss Paul Jewell reckons he is struggling to keep the wonderkid, 18, with Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool interested.But Redknapp said: 'I don't see us paying the sort of money that Ipswich are talking about.'He's not someone who'd be ready to play in the first team next season.'He'd be better off staying for another year.' On his way? Harry Redknapp's cooling of interest will alert Arsenal and LiverpoolSpurs could still move for Wickham and loan him back for to Ipswich, but Redknapp's words will alert Arsenal and Liverpool who may attempt to steal a march on their rivals by making a bid.Wickham has scored seven goals in 19 league starts for Ipswich this term and has been in fine form since Jewell took over at the club in January. UEFA in the spotlight over alleged racist chanting by Spurs fansTottenham set to pip rivals Arsenal in race to land ?15m-rated WickhamAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinionAll the latest Arsenal news, features and opinionAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Paul Jewell, Harry Redknapp Places: Liverpool