Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted his is a big fan of Niko Kranjcar and would have signed him even if Luka Modric was not injured.

Redknapp bought in the Croatia international from Portsmouth right at the end of the recent transfer window as cover for Modric who sustained a fractured leg but insist he wanted him regardless.

"We went for Niko Kranjcar in the last couple of days of the window and we got him," Redknapp said.

"It was always my intention to bring Niko in, regardless of the injury to Luka Modric.

"I know Niko from my time at Portsmouth. He is a great talent and a terrific lad.

"He was in the last year of his contract and I know there were other Premier League clubs trying to take him but I felt he was a terrific signing for us."