Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out allowing Gareth Bale to leave the club, following another dazzling display by the Welsh star against European champions Inter Milan.
Bale netted a hat-trick in the 4-3 defeat in the San Siro a fortnight ago and impressed again by setting up two goals as Spurs exacted revenge with a 3-1 success at White Hart Lane.
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Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has no interest in signing Liverpool striker Fernando Torres when the transfer window reopens in January.
The former AC Milan boss insisted he was happy with his table-topping squad and had no intention of signing the Spain international.
The agent of Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has dismissed speculation suggesting that he has started talks with European champions Internazionale.
The 28-year-old South Africa international is out of contract with the Toffees at the end of this season, with a number of top clubs keen on his signature.
However, the player’s agent, Ivan Modia, insists that talks over a move have yet to get underway.
Manchester United’s 3-0 Champions League win over Bursaspor came at a cost as winger Nani and midfielder Darren Fletcher both suffered injuries.
Nani limped off with a groin problem and will miss Saturday’s Premier League game against Wolves, while Fletcher, who scored the opening goal, hurt an ankle.
In cricket, England batsman Ian Bell is determined to make his mark in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.
The 28-year-old Warwickshire right-hander has struggled in past confrontations with the Baggy Greens, but is confident that he has improved his game in the last few months.
In rugby union, Wales and British and Irish Lions back James Hook has confirmed that he will leave the Ospreys at the end of the season.
The 25-year-old has rejected the offer of a new contract from the Welsh outfit, but has not yet decided where he will play his rugby next term.
