Bremen foiled in Kranjcar bid

Allofs has confirmed that Bremen were keen to land Kranjcar, but their pursuit was unsuccessful.

Kranjcar has had limited opportunities to impress at White Hart Lane this season but Allofs has suggested that Spurs are eager to keep him as they plan ahead for a busy schedule.

"We have been looking at the chance to bring in this player," Allofs told Deutsche Presseagentur with regard to Kranjcar.

"Anyway, we were unable to materialise a deal at the very end. There was a chance to do that, but obviously the player's club did not want to risk the chance to go far in the Champions League as well as in the league."

Allofs added: "We will keep monitoring the chance to sign new players. We intend to find solutions, we want to improve. I am still in talks with player agents."

Kranjcar is under contract until June 2013 but Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp recently admitted he would be prepared to let the 26-year-old go as he wants to leave.