Sky Sports Sources understand Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar.
Croatian set for Redknapp reunion; Petrov in Spurs link
Sky Sports Sources understand Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Portsmouth star Niko Kranjcar.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has lined up a move for Kranjcar as a replacement for injured Croatian compatriot Luka Modric.
Modric faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg against Birmingham on Saturday and Redknapp has moved quickly to fill the void by targeting Kranjcar.
Kranjcar's future has been the subject of constant speculation all summer with the player unhappy about the number of big-name departures at Fratton Park.
Redknapp knows all about Kranjcar having worked with him during his time in charge of Portsmouth and it appears he is set to be reunited with the classy midfielder.
Target
Sky Sports sources also understand Tottenham have made an enquiry for Manchester City winger Martin Petrov.
Petrov's future at City looks in doubt following the arrival of a number of high-profile signings and a several clubs are thought to be monitoring his situation at Eastlands.
Redknapp has been a long-term admirer of Petrov and is thought he has sounded out a move for the Bulgarian as he weighs up his options before the close of the transfer window.
