Redknapp wants Beckham

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in signing LA Galaxy star David Beckham on loan in the transfer window.

Having previously claimed he was not going to splash out in the January transfer window, Redknapp was a man of his word in flagging his interest in luring Beckham to White Hart Lane, stating that he would not be paying him unnecessary amounts.

“He isn’t going to come here and get big money – we aren’t massive payers at this club,” Redknapp said.

“He has probably got a fantastic house with a pool and he could sit out there every day and enjoy his life for a few months before he starts with LA Galaxy again.”

“But he wants to come over here to the freezing cold and play football.”

“Doesn’t that tell you something about the boy that he lives in Los Angeles and he might be a billionaire?”

Redknapp said the England international would also double as a strong mentor to his squad, but would not necessarily usurp Aaron Lennon from his position on the wings.

“I’m not say he’s going to come in and take (Aaron) Lennon’s place but he would be a good option,” Redknapp said.

“I am sure Aaron would love to work with him, on his crossing and everything, and on his final ball. He’d be a good influence around the place.”

Spurs are fifth on the English Premier League table on 33 points, five behind league leaders Manchester United.