Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has stated that Gareth Bale will not be leaving White Hart Lane, and has praised the winger after he scored a brace against Norwich on Tuesday night.
The Wales international has been in scintillating form for the North London side, and has reportedly caught the eye of European champions Barcelona.
Despite the appeal of a move to the Camp Nou, Redknapp has confirmed that Bale is not for sale.
“It would only be a Barcelona, a Man City or Real Madrid who would be able to pay for him,” Redknapp told Sky Sports.
“They are the only ones who could afford to pay the transfer fee and his wages, but he isn’t for sale. The chairman has said he isn’t for sale.
“If we sell him we’ve had it haven’t we? If you are looking to go somewhere you don’t go and sell a player like him,” the tactician stated.
Bale played in a three-man attack for Spurs against Norwich, and revelled in a more central role; Redknapp was pleased with his star man’s efforts.
“I played him and Rafa (Van der Vaart) up there, rather than sticking him out on left wing because when he picks it up and runs at you through the middle and he pops up in positions between midfield and defence, it’s difficult to pick him up. When he finds those holes he is unplayable.
“Once he turns and runs with it like he did for the second goal, he is unstoppable. There was no catching him.
“He did ever so well. He is a special talent. He has everything,” Redknapp concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
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