Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is being linked with a January Premiership move.

Despite the Mali international's commitment to the African Nations Cup, the Telegraph says Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is keen on Diarra.

Real are ready to sell the midfielder during the winter market.

Diarra would arrive at Spurs to beef up Redknapp's midfield, which can appear lightweight when Wilson Palacios is missing.