Premier League - Redknapp still eyeing Vieira swoop

Eurosport - Sat, 25 Jul 09:56:00 2009

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is waiting for developments in his efforts to sign former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan.

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Redknapp's priority at the moment is for cover at centre-back but he is also in the market for a defensive midfielder and the club have made an enquiry to Real Madrid about Lassana Diarra.

"Patrick was someone I was interested in but I'm not sure where that's gone. It's not developed," Redknapp said.

Vieira's wages are thought to be the main obstacle if a move is to be agreed and it would also be a controversial signing after the 33-year-old spent nine years at rivals Arsenal.

Regarding his interest in Diarra, whom Redknapp signed for Portsmouth from Arsenal, the Spurs boss added: "We spoke to Real Madrid and made an enquiry but there was nothing doing."

Redknapp has signed Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker from Sheffield United already this summer, while Didier Zokora has left for Sevilla.

Redknapp has played down suggestions David Beckham could arrive on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy.

"David's a great player and a great professional but we have players in that position so nothing will happen there," he told the Daily Mail.

Brazilian defender Gilberto, meanwhile, has left Spurs after his contract with the club was cancelled by mutual consent.

PA Sport

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  1. Redknapps adding depth in the squad.

    Apparently we­ need more experienced midfielders . It looks a bit­ dubious because after Palacious & Modric the­ midfield looked settled but may be he has some plans­ which we dont realize. I think thats why he is hte­ manager of the club and not us.

    From Slyshooter, on Sat 25 Jul 7:04PM

  2. Redknapps gone mad ! we dont want thilf at the LANE.

    From keithashman1, on Sat 25 Jul 4:45PM

  3. martins, you have no respect for football,

    From bigcatman77, on Sat 25 Jul 10:17AM

  4. Get him, Hudd cud learn from him and he's still a­ good player at 33 regardless of what Arsenil idiots­ think (your opinion doesnt matter because YOU dont­ matter) btw enjoy UEFA cup next year after City take­ your coveted 4th place and when you actually win­ something come back on here and we can talk I dont hate­ ya's I just think you's are full of @#$%.

    COYS

    From Martin S, on Sat 25 Jul 10:01AM

  5. No way Vieira will join this club because this club is­ a @#$%.

    From Tham, on Sat 25 Jul 9:24AM

  6. Keep Huddlestone instead..... he will be a better­ investment. and for God's sake..... buy a left­ winger.

    From Slyshooter, on Sat 25 Jul 8:20AM

  7. Let spurs have vieria he was good at arsenal but its­ past his time now he is too old 34 going on 35 plus he­ get injuried alot so yeah have him

    From harold.jackson46, on Fri 24 Jul 10:27PM
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