Redknapp confirmed he would be interested in signing Bellamy - but he does not expect Roberto Mancini to allow the Wales captain to join an immediate rival like Spurs, especially on loan.
'I think we tried to get him but they don't want to let him go, and if they don't want to let him go to Tottenham or anywhere else, that is up to them,' said Redknapp. 'If he is out of their 25-man squad, it means he can't play until Christmas. It looks almost certain he will go. He has got to play football. That is ridiculous really.
'If he is not in their squad they are not going to want him around. Be honest, you wouldn't want Craig Bellamy sitting around, coming into the dressing room every day when he is not happy.