It's well known that Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will want to
snare some of his former Portsmouth charges at the soonest possible
opportunity.
In particular, reports have suggested that 'Arry is particularly
keen to continue working with fast-developing utility man Lassana
Diarra, who has been a class apart for Pompey this season.
The 23-year-old former Chelsea and Arsenal man, though, is also
coveted by Manchester United gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson, who
registered a £12 million interest in him last summer.
Now, Fergie is tipped to battle Redknapp in the New Year for the
Frenchman's services. The Scot is on red alert after learning that
Owen Hargreaves, who covers a similar range of positions as Diarra,
is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has also been tipped to bid for
Diarra, whose days at Fratton Park could be numbered. The player is
keen to make himself a mainstay of Les Bleus and may feel he needs
to be back in the glaring spotlight before that can happen.
