HAMMERS TALK: Redknapp keen on Green

9:14am Tuesday 18th November 2008

WEST HAM star Robert Green is a January transfer target for bitter rivals Tottenham, according to reports.

Lilywhites boss Harry Redknapp has put the Irons keeper at the top of his wish list as he seeks to replace calamity stopper Heurelho Gomes.

The Brazilian's short career at White Hart Lane, following his £7.8m summer move from PSV, has been littered with errors.

Now Redknapp wants a reliable number one and Green - who he tried to buy while Portmouth boss - fits the bill.

The former Norwich City star has been the Hammers most consistent performer over the past two and a bit seasons and put in another top draw display in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Pompey.

But 28-year-old - who expressed his disappointment with the East Londoners for not opening talks over an improved contract in the summer - could be made available by the Hammers as part of a cost-cutting exercise, says The Mirror.