Diego Forlan may be out of our range, says Harry Redknapp

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The Atletico Madrid frontman had an unsuccessful spell in England with Manchester United from 2002-04, and is one of several players on the Spurs wish-list.

However, Redknapp said he was not hopeful of snaring the Uruguay star.

"He is a player I would like but he may be out of our range," he said.

"He has had an outstanding World Cup, there aren't too many players who did better than Forlan at the World Cup, he is a top player."

Spurs have been linked with several players following their fourth-placed finish in the Premier League last season which means they will enter the qualifying rounds for the Champions League.

And Redknapp has again spoken of his desire to bring Joe Cole to Spurs.

Cole is a free agent after his contract with Chelsea expired and Redknapp is eager to be reunited with a player he worked with previously at West Ham.

He told Sky Sports News: "I signed Joe as an 11-year-old at West Ham. I think he is an outstanding player, a great professional and a top, top player.

"I would love to have Joe at Tottenham but there are lots of clubs in for him.

"We will have to wait and see, we are not close to doing anything with Joe really."

As for improving the squad prior to their European challenge, Redknapp said: "If we can find one or two that can make a difference...it's difficult though.

"We have a good squad so it's not easy to find players who are better. We are looking and we may find one or two before the season starts."