Harry Redknapp reveals Tottenham are set to offer William Gallas new deal

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William Gallas is set to extend his current deal at Tottenham after boss Harry Redknapp revealed the defender is in discussions with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy over his future.

The Frenchman has impressed this season at White Hart Lane following his move to the club after being released by north London rivals Arsenal at the end of last season.

The defender originally signed a one-year deal with Spurs but Redknapp confirmed he is hopeful of keeping him for longer.

“The chairman’s doing a deal,” Redknapp told the Daily Telegraph.

“William Gallas fully deserves it, he has been top class. He’s a nice man, a quiet man who just gets on with it.”

The Spurs boss admitted the defender could have gone elsewhere in the summer but he revealed the Frenchman turned down big money to move to White Hart Lane.

Gallas’ experience has been vital for Tottenham this season especially in the Champions League where he has been an integral part of the side that has reached the quarter-finals, where they will play Real Madrid.

Redknapp added: “He could have gone abroad during the summer and made money, but the deal he did with us was an awful lot less than he was on at Arsenal.

“He has been one of the signings of the season. He has been magnificent for us and has played nearly all the games.”