Harry Redknapp admits Giovani dos Santos wants to leave Tottenham and says club will not be signing Jordan Rhodes

Mexican midfielder is open to offers in order to seal an exit out of White Hart lane, as Spurs chief distances club from move for League One's in-form striker

Jan 7, 2012 3:41:00 PM

By Matt Scott

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FA Cup: Giovani Dos Santos - Michael Dawson, Tottenham v Cheltenham Town
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Harry Redknapp expects Giovani Dos Santos to leave Tottenham in the current transfer window and has dismissed the club are lining up a bid for Huddersfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes.

Dos Santos got on the score sheet in an impressive display during Tottenham's 3-0 FA Cup win over Cheltenham on Saturday but Redknapp confirmed the Mexican still wishes to leave White Hart Lane.

"I think he'll probably move but it's got to be the right offer, he's looking to move and we'll see what happens this window," Redknapp told Sky Sports.

"He needs to work harder in training and get fit, but then he's up against [Gareth] Bale and [Aaron] Lennon."

Despite Redknapp admitting the club will be looking to sign a 'special player' this month, the Spurs boss ruled out a move for Rhodes, who netted five goals in Huddersfield's 6-0 win over Wycombe in League One on Friday, bringing his tally for the season to 31 in 23 matches.

"No, he's a great player but not for Tottenham." Redknapp said of Rhodes. "We haven't made any offers. It's difficult, we've already got a good squad and there's no need to bring anyone in unless they can go straight in and improve the team."

He added, "Daniel [Levy] normally likes to do something - he enjoys the transfer window. If the right player comes along he would look to do something special I'm sure."

Goals from Dos Santos, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Jermain Defoe sealed a comfortable victory over Cheltenham in the FA Cup third round and Redknapp was pleased with the performance.

"They're as straightforward as you make them those games," Redknapp said. "There were a few lads who needed a game so that was good."

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