Redknapp put-off by Forlan wages

(GSM) – Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp says a deal to take Diego Forlan to White Hart Lane is unlikely due to the striker’s high wage demands. Redknapp admits his interest in the player but claims that the Uruguayan’s wages “could be a problem”.

The striker had failed to make his mark in the English Premier League with Manchester United in two seasons from 2002 until 2004 where he only scored 10 goals in 63 appearances. However, Forlan has gone from there to make a major impact in Spain where he has scored 120 goals in 208 matches for Villarreal and Atletico Madrid.

The Atletico Madrid striker lifted the Europa League title with his team last season after beating Fulham in the tournament’s final and has enjoyed an excellent run of form at the World Cup.

Along with strike partner Ajax’s Luis Suarez, Forlan has been a key reason why the South Americans have made it to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

And Forlan has caught the eyes of many managers of top European clubs, among which is Harry Redknapp, who is preparing his team for a historic Champions League appearance next season.

But while Redknapp believes Forlan can still play at the highest level for “two or three good years”, he maintains that the Uruguay international’s high salary could be a stumbling block in the way of a possible move.

“I like the look of the Uruguayans,” Redknapp is quoted as saying in the Sunday Express.

“I think Forlan would have another two or three good years in the Premier League, but his wages could be a problem.”

Redknapp is set to finalize a deal taking Palermo duo Denmark’s Simon Kjaer and Uruguay’s Ednison Cavani to White Hart Lane in the coming days.