Spurs boss Harry Redknapp believes Steven Pienaar will be available to face Newcastle on Saturday.
Midfielder set to play on Saturday as boss 'pretty sure' deal is done
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp believes Steven Pienaar will be available to face Newcastle on Saturday.
The South Africa international has claimed on his official
Twitter feed that he has agreed to join Spurs from the Toffees despite rival interest from Chelsea.
The 28-year-old travelled to London on Tuesday to hold talks with the club and undergo a medical after they finally agreed a fee with Everton on Monday.
Redknapp said he was "pretty sure" the deal has now gone through and he hopes to have the attacking midfielder in his squad to face the Magpies at St James' Park.
He told
Sky Sports News: "I think we've done it - I think it's done. I think everything's agreed and he's going to join us, we're pretty sure.
Good signing
"He's a good signing. He's a good footballer, I think he'll fit into the way we play great and I've always liked him.
"He has a good attitude, a good trainer, a good player. I know David Moyes loved him at Everton and it was unfortunate he decided not to stay
"But in the end I think it is a fair deal - Everton got a decent fee in the end for him, Chelsea were in for him, and I think he spoke to Chelsea and he came and spoke to us and he's decided to come here."
Redknapp added: "He should be (available to face Newcastle) - hopefully we will get him sorted in time and if everything goes through, it shouldn't be a problem.
"I think he'll be in the squad for Saturday."
