Redknapp rules out Carroll

Harry Redknapp has moved to distance Tottenham from reports linking them with a move for Andy Carroll.

The Newcastle striker continues to see his future called into question at regular intervals, with Spurs rumoured to be leading the hunt for his signature.

It is claimed that a £30million bid is in the pipeline, with Tottenham prepared to test the resolve of their Premier League rivals in the coming weeks.

Redknapp, though, insists there are no such plans in place, with Spurs unwilling to break the bank during the January transfer window.

He admits to being an admirer of Carroll, who has stepped up into the senior England fold this term, but has played down any talk of an imminent approach being made.

"He's a good player, he's a handful, you'd like to have him in your team," Redknapp said.

"But we are nowhere near getting Andy Carroll. How much is he? You are talking £30million to 40million."