The Wales international left-back has been linked with a move to the City Ground on a regular basis this season, with Benoit Assou-Ekotto in fine form for the Premier League side. The Cameroon star however is on his way to Angola for January's African Nations Cup and Spurs supremo Harry Redknapp will then place his faith in Bale. "I'm not looking for a left-back because you won't get a better one than Gareth Bale," said Redknapp. "He's worked hard, trained well and has been in good form." Forest's number two keeper Paul Smith meanwhile, has signed a new contract despite being kept on the bench this season by Lee Camp's fine form. Smith told the club's website: "I think it shows what the club think of me in offering me a contract extension and I was really pleased to sign. "I like the way the club is going at the moment."