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Redknapp unconcerned by Bale-to-Barcelona link

ESPN staff
April 20, 2012
Dani Alves said this week Gareth Bale would be welcome at Barcelona © Getty Images
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is unmoved by suggestions Barcelona are about to launch a bid for Gareth Bale, insisting the Welshman is happy at White Hart Lane.

Earlier this week Barcelona defender Dani Alves said that Bale would be a welcome arrival at the Camp Nou, having emerged as one of the hottest young properties in world football over the past couple of seasons.

Spurs are in danger of missing out on Champions League football next season, leading to speculation Bale may have his head turned if he misses out on parading his talents on the biggest stage, but Redknapp was bullish when questioned on the Barcelona link.

"No one has been in touch with us," Redknapp said. "He is happy here with us at the moment. He is a fantastic player. He will be linked with every club because he is such a great player.''

When asked whether he thought Alves' comments constituted tapping up, Redknapp replied: "I haven't seen what he said.

"I would like Lionel Messi. I will have a chat with the chairman about Lionel. I will see if he fancies coming to Tottenham!''

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