Harry Redknapp believes it would be impossible for him to replace Luka Modric and has called on Tottenham to do all they can to retain his services.
Spurs boss rates playmaker as one of the best in the business
Harry Redknapp believes it would be impossible for him to replace Luka Modric and has called on the Tottenham board to do all they can to retain his services.
The Croatia international appeared destined to be on his way out of White Hart Lane last summer, with Chelsea leading a very public chase of his signature.
Big-money offers were tabled, but Spurs stood their ground and refused to sanction the sale of a player tied to a long-term contract.
Modric quickly shrugged off the uncertainty surrounding his future to become a key figure for Tottenham in 2011/12 and has played a leading role in their push for a top-four finish.
A return to the UEFA Champions League is very much on the cards, and qualification for Europe's premier club competition would see Spurs finish the season above Chelsea.
Fantastic
Redknapp is hoping his side have done enough to convince Modric that he can fulfil his ambitions in North London, with the experienced coach rating the 26-year-old as one of the best in the business.
"He is a fantastic player, great professional, top bloke. You can't replace him," he said.
"You can sell him but you can't replace him with someone as good.
"That's why the other clubs want to buy him - because he is worth the money. We don't want to sell him, we want to keep him.
"Once you start selling your best players you are finished. He's one of the better players in world football. He's an amazing footballer."
