Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has labeled the UEFA Champions League as "overrated", stating his team do not need to be in Europe's top club competition to attract new players.
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Spurs were denied their place in the European showpiece next season, despite finishing the Premier League campaign in fourth place as Chelsea's victory in the final saw them claim the last English qualifying position as defending champions.
That has left concerns over Redknapp's chances of attracting big-name stars to White Hart Lane in the off-season, but the 65-year-old does not believe that will be the case.
"I think it's overrated what people say about Champions League football and whatever," he told Sky Sports News.
"People would have still gone to Chelsea if they hadn't won the Champions League this year because they know it's a club that's looking to get into the Champions League positions next year.
"They pay fantastic money. If you pay players enough money and you give them good enough contracts and you show that you're ambitious, they'll come to your club.
"Champions League football, because you don't make it one year - it's one year. I think that's an excuse for players who want to leave and get better contracts elsewhere. I don't see that as a real problem.
"I think if the contract's right and they earn enough money, Premier League football is big enough."
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