Crouch not the end of Redknapp spree

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Crouch, 27, has signed a four-year contract as the FA Cup winners ended their two-month pursuit of the England striker after first enquiring about his availability in May.

"We are always looking to improve and we will see where we go - we keep looking around," said Redknapp

"If you are competing in the UEFA Cup as well, there are a lot of matches. We need strength in depth.

"You can end up playing every Thursday and Sunday and players are going to get injured or need a rest at some stage.

"There are a few positions we need strengthening and Peter (Storrie, chief executive) will be seeing what we can do."

Tottenham's Younes Kaboul, 22, remains a target as Redknapp attempts to reinforce an ageing central defence consisting of Linvoy Primus, 34, Sol Campbell, 33, and Sylvain Distin, 30.

Spurs are prepared to hear offers around £6million after paying Auxerre £8.2million last summer but have been left disappointed by the France Under-21 star's first season in England.

Reading's Nicky Shorey is also a possibility as Pompey have just one recognised left-back in Hermann Hreidarsson but Royals manager Steve Coppell has demanded at least £4million for the England international.