Harry wants special January signing

Harry Redknapp is begging Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to hand him the funds for a special January signing who could "make a difference" in the title race.

Tottenham's top priority is a new striker and they have been linked with Manchester City's Carlos Tevez. Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen is also on the radar with Bolton's Gary Cahill set to join Chelsea instead.

Spurs are also expected to tie up deals for Birmingham keeper Jack Butland and Ivory Coast forward Ibrahim Sissoko.

Redknapp told The Sun: "We've got to be a club looking to go places. The potential is great here. We sell out every week, we've got good players.

"If we're going to make a signing, let's make one big signing. That would send out a message. But it's difficult finding that player who would make a difference."