Source: Daily_Mail
Spurs' Niko Kranjcar and Alexander Hleb targeted by Russian side FC Krasnodar
Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar is wanted by newly promoted Russian Premier League side FC Krasnodar. [LNB]Harry Redknapp was reluctantly open to offers for the unsettled Croatia international in January, but Kranjcar has since proved an able deputy for the injured Gareth Bale, scoring in Spurs' last two Barclays Premier League matches. [LNB]Krasnodar, who were formed only four years ago by a retail billionaire, are a late addition to the Russian Premier League after FC Saturn Moscow Oblast withdrew because of financial difficulties. [LNB] Match-winner: Kranjcar has enjoyed a successful stint in the Spurs side[LNB]Any approach for the 26-year-old before the summer is likely to be rebuffed though. [LNB]Krasnodar are also prepared to pay ?5million for Alexander Hleb but will have to wait until the Barcelona winger's season-long loan at Birmingham comes to an end. [LNB]Birmingham defender Martin Jiranek has expressed an interest in returning to Russia with ambitious second-tier club Zhemchuzhina-Sochi. [LNB] Do you lads fancy pie and mash? David Beckham orders in the traditional dish as he waves farewell to TottenhamVan der Vaart aggravates calf injury but should return for Wolves clashWoodgate set to be offered new Spurs contract despite injury problemsAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Gareth Bale, Harry Redknapp, Niko Kranjcar Places: Birmingham, Barcelona, Croatia, Russia
