Redknapp to Give Spurs Transfer Boost
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said that he is looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season, as his sides looks to challenge in the Premier League and in Europe.
Spurs finished fourth in the Premier League last season by defeating Manchester City 2–1 in on the final day in May.
By doing so, the club managed to break the domestic dominance of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, becoming the first team outside that quartet to finish in the league's top four since Everton came fourth in 2005.
In a quest to retain his side's strong league form and to challenge in the Champions League, Redknapp is now looking to strengthen his squad before the start of the new season.
"We're not anywhere near signing anybody yet but we've got a few irons in the fire," he told BBC Sport on Monday.
Potential Targets
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy, currently out of favour at City, is said to be the manager's primary striking target.
The Welshman's pending transfer has led to speculation that English striker Peter Crouch will leave Tottenham.
But on Monday, Redknapp denied any claims that Crouch is due to leave White Hart Lane. "Crouch is going nowhere," he said. "He is definitely staying."
With the manager having to offload players before being in a position to buy, Redknapp could let some players in his current squad go before making new additions.
Should the deal for Bellamy fall through, the Spurs boss is said to be interested in swapping the inconsistent Giovanni Dos Santos for Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
The club has also approached French side Olympique Lyonnais about midfielder Jean Makoun.
A deal is for the 27-year-old is said to be in the making, with Lyon demanding £5.8 million for the Cameroonian.
Spurs Face City on Opening Day
The Premier League season begins on August 14, with Spurs facing rivals City in the first round. The midlands club have been the league's only big spenders during the transfer window.
But Redknapp is backing his side's chances of challenging City in the hunt for a place in the 2011/2012 season's Champions League.
"City have got to be stronger this season," he said. "But it's going to be very difficult for all of us this year because there are probably eight teams competing for those Champions League places."
With a few new signings, Spurs' chances can only improve.
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