Tottenham's January market moves were a sure sign Harry Redknapp had lost the confidence of the board, it has been revealed.

The Mirror says Redknapp's request to sign Carlos Tevez and Gary ­Cahill in the January transfer window was refused and he was only allowed to take Louis Saha and Ryan Nelsen on deals until the end of the season.

That was a clear sign chairman Daniel Levy was already thinking beyond Redknapp and the 65-year-old was also criticised inside the club for allowing Steven Pienaar to rejoin Everton on loan, where he excelled.