Bale has attracted interest from a number of Europe's top clubs since bursting onto the scene with a hat trick against Inter Milan last season, and the Catalans are believed to be in the market for a new left back as they seek a long-term successor for Eric Abidal.

Redknapp, though, was keen to play down the story which broke in Madrid-based newspaper Marca earlier in the week, which indicated the two clubs have already agreed a fee.

"I don't know anything about (the story linking Bale with Barcelona). I wouldn't think there is the slightest bit of truth in that," the Spurs manager told reporters.

"Not a chance, I wouldn't have thought."

The Welsh international has previously said it would be difficult to turn down the attentions of the La Liga giants should they come calling for his services.

Redknapp looked ahead to his club's final league match of the season against Fulham on Sunday, and said his men needed to win to have a chance of overhauling Arsenal - who they trail by a point - for third place and a Champions League berth.

"We need to win," he said. "A draw doesn't affect anything. A draw makes no difference, it's no good to us.

"If Newcastle draw they can't get above us, no matter what we do. If they win we need to win. Same with Arsenal.

"We need a get a result. We just need to concentrate on picking up three points if we can."

"Fulham are playing well. Martin Jol was a manager here. He'll want to come back here and do well. He won't want to do us any favours, that's for sure."