Redknapp pledges Spurs loyalty

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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has declared himself loyal to the club after interest from Liverpool.

Following the departure of Rafa Benitez from Anfield last week, a number of names have been put in the frame for the vacant Reds post, and Sky Sources revealed that Redknapp was the No.1 choice.

The experienced 63-year-old led Spurs to a top-four finish in the Premier League last season, ensuring their qualification for next term's UEFA Champions League.

It was a contrasting season for the Merseyside outfit, however, as they slumped to seventh place and had to settle for a spot in the Europa League.

Redknapp denies that he has been offered the Liverpool job and insists he is only focused on a future at White Hart Lane.

"I am not being presumptuous turning down Liverpool, because I haven't been offered the job and haven't spoken to anyone about it," he told ESPN Soccernet.

"There is no need, as I have one year left on my contract at Tottenham and I am not thinking about anything other than being at White Hart Lane next season.

"I can tell you that I have not been offered a new contract, but that doesn't mean I am looking to move on - far from it.

"I am loyal to Spurs, I want to stay at Spurs and I have a contract with Spurs, and I'd be happy to sign a new contract at Spurs if I was offered one, but in any case I have one year on my contract."

Redknapp has had previous managerial spells at Bournemouth, West Ham and Southampton, as well as two separate stints at Portsmouth.

He has transformed the fortunes of Tottenham since taking the reins of the club in October 2008, and has been granted a substantial transfer budget.

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has been tipped to take up an interim post at Anfield, while the search for a new permanent boss continues.

Other names in contention are Fulham's Roy Hodgson, Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill and Dutch tactician Guus Hiddink.

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