EXCLUSIVE: Spurs to ward off England interest by offering Redknapp new deal
Published 23:00 05/11/11 By Paul Smith
Tottenham aim to block England’s interest in Harry Redknapp by offering him a new three-year deal.
Redknapp, 64, is seen as the FA’s number one choice to replace Fabio Capello when he stands after Euro 2012.
Redknapp’s current contract has 18 months to run. And Spurs want to ensure they have their popular boss tied into a longer term deal and hope he’ll turn his back on any approach from the Three Lions.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has prepared the new deal deal and formal talks are set to open shortly.
Although he admits an offer from England would be extremely hard to turn down, Redknapp has also conceded it would be a massive decision to leave White Hart Lane where he has achieved so much in such a short period of time.
Redknapp enjoys hero status with Spurs fans who also appreciate the style of play he has restored at White Hart Lane.
But even if he decides to commit himself to Spurs for the foreseeable future, there will be overwhelming pressure on the FA to meet any compensation fee.
