Redknapp warns Real Madrid: Bale's going nowhere

Tottenham boss has sent out a 'hand-off' warning to Real Madrid over Gareth Bale.

Real boss Jose Mourinho is rumoured to be interested in the left-sided player who in in blistering form this season after a strong end to last term.

But Redknapp has warned the Portuguese boss to forget about signing the young Welsh star.

The Spurs boss said: "I read in the papers the other day that Gareth's performances for Spurs have already caught the attention of other teams around the world - including Real Madrid and their manager, a certain Jose Mourinho.

"Jose certainly knows a player when he sees one. But one thing is for sure. I am not letting Gareth go anywhere.

"Tottenham is a team on the up and we are building something at White Hart Lane.

"Mourinho can enjoy watching Gareth all he likes but he will be going nowhere."