Since the news broke of Redknapp’s sacking at Tottenham Hotspur, there has been numerous speculation about where the players future’s lie.
Now, it’s no secret that the relationship between Daniel Levy & Harry Redknapp has, at times, been frivolous to say the least. But there has been one promise that withstood throughout Redknapp’s reign as manager.
When speculation arose about certain players being linked with a move away from White Hart Lane, Levy was quick to quash all rumors regarding their high profile players. But in January, there was a transfer saga evolving over their much sought after player, Luka Modric.
Having received copious offers from rival Premier League clubs and incidentally, a transfer request from the Croatian, Levy reiterated his previous stance by dismissing any possible move away for the midfielder.
Throughout the course of the year also saw Gareth Bale linked with a move away from the North Londoners, with Barcelona seemingly interested in securing the Welshman’s signature, but yet again Levy’s stubbornness would prevail.
The rumors had coincided with Spurs’ performances on the field, having surprised more than enough people with their vibrant attacking football, a coveted Champions League spot was invariably on the horizon, but having had their dreams shattered by Chelsea’s Champions League success, this seemingly was a pivotal factor in the sacking of Redknapp.
The question now is, whether or not failure to gain European football will ultimately cost the club further, with both Modric and Bale expressing their desire to play amongst Europe’s elite.
Back in January, Tottenham rejected 3 bids from Chelsea, including a substantial £45 million offer on deadline day, so they could be potential suitors for the Croatian if the club were to reignite there interest. A proposed move to Manchester is also on the cards, but is unclear whether or not it may be title winners City or United. The Croatian may also look to go abroad for a new challenge, with PSG among the clubs also rumored to be interested.
For Gareth Bale, the situation is bit more complex with the winger signing a contract extension back in March, subsequently keeping him at the club until 2015. Spanish giants, Barcelona have underlined their interested in the Welshman, but would have to succumb to the extraordinary price tag.
Emanuel Adebayor’s future is also uncertain, with the Togo international having spent the duration of last season on loan from Manchester City, Redknapp was adamant he wanted to keep the striker at the club for the foreseeable future, but with the manager gone, it could be spell the end for the forward at White Hart Lane.
Rafeal Van Der Vaart has also been rumored with a link away from White Hart Lane, in light of Redknapp’s sacking, potentially Schalke wait in the wings. He has however expressed his love for the North London outfit and wants to stay.
It’s a shame for the North Londoners to part ways with the man that led them to the heights of Europe a couple of years ago, as well as saving the club from relegation. But with the tax evasion and the vacant role at the helm of English football clouding the latter part of Tottenham’s season, the club just couldn’t see a future with Redknapp. Whoever the new manager may be, will have to deal with Modric’s imminent departure as well refraining others from following the Croatian out of the exit door.
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Yes ….. hopefully a gtreat deal of dead wood will go, together with their unearned wages. The younger players who performed in the European competition last year (plus Caulker and perhaps Naughton) will come into reckoning, together with several carefully selected key signings. As for the ‘stars’ who failed to deliver Champions League football, they will remain if their contracts are long enough; if not they will go. If they make a big fuss, they will go, but only at OUR price. Answer your question?
In the event that Gareth Bale DOES leave (and I am not convinced he will), might it be possible that the new Manager will take a closer look at Gio dos Santos? Ostensibly, he is a right-winger/second striker – but the fact is, he’s a LEFT footer, with tricks and pace and a far bigger talent than the playing time afforded to him by the last regime. If he still wants to go, then I don’t think the Club will stand in his way, this time (after all, Levy previously wanted 13 million pounds for Kranjcar – but sold him for 5.5 million). That said, it would be nice to see what this kid could really do, under a manager who gives him a decent run and inspires the confidence in him he so readily displays for Mexico.