• Premier League

Ba release clause less than £7m - Redknapp

ESPNsoccernet staff
January 9, 2012
Demba Ba has been in prolific goalscoring form © PA Photos
Enlarge

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has claimed Newcastle United striker Demba Ba's release clause is less than £7 million - triggering interest from clubs including Everton and Liverpool.

Ba, 26, has arguably been the signing of the summer after joining Newcastle on a free transfer from West Ham United, scoring 15 goals in 19 Premier League matches so far this season.

The Senegal international's form has sparked rumours of interest in his signature, with both Merseyside clubs monitoring the issue and Spurs boss Redknapp being credited with a keen interest in bringing him to White Hart Lane.

Magpies coach Alan Pardew would loathe to lose Ba, although it seems the forward's club could have little say over his future should a side match his reported release fee.

When asked about a £10 million release clause, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is quoted as saying in the Daily Mirror: "I think you will find it is a lot less than that."

And when pressed further on whether it is as little as £7 million, he replied: "Even less than that."

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices