Redknapp to thwart City and Liverpool by luring Lille winger Bastos to Spurs

Tottenham are poised to make a £9m move for Lille midfielder Michel Bastos.Bastos, 25, is being tipped to win the French League's Player of theYear award after producing the best form of his career this season.Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to strengthen his squad duringthe summer and is keen to add another left-sided midfielder to hissquad. Top performer: Lille's Michel Bastos (right)Redknapp tried to sign Stewart Downing in January but the move fell through and is now ready to switch his attentions to Bastos.Bastos, who is said to have the hardest left-foot shot in the FrenchLeague, has also been linked with moves to Liverpool, Manchester Cityand Bayern Munich, but Tottenham look the favourites to clinch hissignature.VIDEO: Watch Michel Bastos in action.Bastos said: 'I am relaxed about all the talks. I have been playingwell, so there will always be clubs interested if you do well.'But the thought of moving now is not in my head. I would love tocontinue here if we qualify for the UEFA Champions League. But younever know at the end of the season.' VIDEO: Spurs join Everton in £9m battle for Brazilian midfielder BastosTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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