But Redknapp insists he believes the Manchester United defender is the best in the world.
Spurs were reported to be weighing up a move for Rio on Friday.
“There’s no chance of him leaving there if he has any sense,” said Redknapp.
“Unless someone knows something I don’t know, he won’t be coming here.
“I speak to him and send him messages. For me he’s still the best centre-half in the world, he’s that good. Everyone has a blip.”
