Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that Stephen Appiah has been a long time transfer target as the Ghana captain gets set to train at White Hart Lane ahead of a possible deal.

As Appiah prepares to start his trial, Redknapp says the 28-year-old midfielder will be given the opportunity to impress.

Appiah, who has been without a club since leaving Fenerbahce in the summer, is set for a trial in North London.

Redknapp has revealed that he targeted Appiah when in charge of former club Portsmouth before opting to sign Sulley Muntari and he is now keen for another look at the former.

"I watched him an awful lot for Ghana - about six times - but I ended up taking Sulley Muntari because Juventus were asking £14million for Appiah," said Redknapp.

"Appiah was the captain of Ghana. He played in midfield with (Michael) Essien and Muntari - that was their midfield.

"He was a terrific player but had a bit of a problem with his knee - and he went to Turkey. But he is fine now; he's fit and looks okay.

"He is going to have a week's training. We will have a chat with him; Daniel (Levy, Spurs chairman) will speak to his people and see what the deal is. He is a good player - if he is fit he's a terrific player."