Spurs want Cole, but rule out Pienaar

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Tottenham are still hoping to sign Joe Cole - but says a move for Everton's Steven Pienaar is unlikely.

The England international departed Chelsea at the end of last season and Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs linked with the player.

Redknapp has revealed Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is in talks with the midfielder's representatives and a deal could be concluded for Cole to move to White Hart Lane.

"We're interested in Joe (Cole)," Redknapp told talkSPORT. "I know Daniel (Levy) was talking to his people and we're interested. If the chairman can pull a deal off I'd love to have him at Tottenham.

"But it all comes down to if we can do a deal. I don't get involved in the financial side; the chairman can do that with Joe's people. Hopefully there is a deal that can be done because we would love him at White Hart Lane."

Tottenham have also been linked with a move for Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar but Redknapp insists the South African is unlikely to join the club.

He said: "I like Pienaar, don't get me wrong. But there is nothing there. I wouldn't see that as being a real goer."