Tottenham Hotspur target Ryan Nelsen

Reports this evening have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is keen on signing Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen.

Redknapp admitted earlier today that he targeted a defender, but refused to be drawn on his identity.

Any addition at Spurs would depend on Sebastien Bassong, who is said to have been the subject of a bid from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Spurs are also reportedly close to signing Everton striker Louis Saha.