Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants to sign ‘two or three players’ during the summer

Harry Redknapp, manager of Tottenham Hotspur

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes that he would need to sign “two or three” players during the summer if his side are to remain competitive.

Spurs only recently lost 2-1 to Chelsea, which saw them remain four points behind Manchester City – who have a game in hand over their London rivals.

There have been reports suggesting potential player exits if the former West Ham United boss is unable to achieve Champions League football. But instead of players leaving the club, the experienced manager wants to bolster his squad during the summer.

“If you start thinking about selling your best players you might as well give up,” Redknapp told The Sunday Mirror.

“What’s the point in carrying on? It effectively sends out all the wrong signals.

“And when one player leaves the rest want to follow him straight out the door. Then you have situation where the quality of football goes into decline and you’re going backwards on the pitch.

“I’m not sure the supporters would want to see a side whose only ambition is to secure a mid-table finish in the league.

“Clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool will not stand still so if the club want regular Champions League football we have to try and complete. I accept it’s not going to be easy but you can’t let all the good work you have done go to waste.

“Manchester City have spent a fortune trying secure a top four finish and I doubt they will have any hesitation doing the same this summer when the transfer window re-opens for business.

“I’m not suggesting we have to compete at that level because we have a very talented squad. You just need to add two or three players to freshen things up.”