Source: Daily_Mail
Harry Redknapp makes last-ditch bid to sign Diego Forlan for Spurs
Tottenham's desperate search for a striker has seen them lodge a ?17million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Diego Forlan. [LNB] Harry Redknapp is hoping to add some firepower to his squad after seeing them struggle in recent weeks and, after seeing bids rejected for Sergio Aguero, Fernando Llorente, Giuseppe Rossi and Alvaro Negredo, has turned to Forlan. [LNB]The World Cup's best player is very keen to leave Atletico, who are mulling over Spurs' bid.[LNB] Forward thinking: Spurs manager Redknapp wants Atletico Madrid striker Forlan at White Hart Lane[LNB] [LNB] Real Madrid had a ?13m offer rejected last week but are unlikely to return to match Spurs' offer now they have signed Emmanuel Adebayor. [LNB]Former Manchester United flop Forlan is not enjoying his best season, having found the net just eight times, but the 31-year-old is a more realistic target than Aguero, who Atleticoare reluctant to let go for less than his ?38.8m release clause. [LNB]Redknapp went to Madrid to watch Forlan and Lassana Diarra last week and now seems to have stepped up hisbid to lure the Uruguay international to White Hart Lane.[LNB]Atletico already have a long-term replacement lined up if Forlan leaves, with Deportivo La Coruna striker Adrian set to join in the summer.[LNB] Tottenham offer record ?38.5m deal for Atletico Madrid striker AgueroLIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during January All the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Sergio Aguero, Harry Redknapp, Emmanuel Adebayor, Lassana Diarra Places: Madrid
