Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp revealed yesterday that Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano is high on their wish list, but admitted that the player's salary expectations could prove a stumbling block.

Tottenham have not made any official contact with the Spanish club but Redknapp confirmed he would be interested in the 29-year-old Brazil international, who impressed during the World Cup.

"Yes, I like him," confirmed Redknapp in an interview with ESPN Soccernet. "He's a fabulous player and would be a brilliant addition to any team.

"It was put to us that he might be available, but we've not made contact with his club Sevilla and, to be perfectly honest, I haven't sat down to discuss any transfer targets with our chairman Daniel Levy, apart from trying to do a deal with Joe Cole.

"I am not unhappy with the squad I have, but of course if a special player came along I would look at it, and Fabiano is a special player all right.

"For sure, he is a class act, but I don't know what he earns. He might be on mega money, so it might prove to be impossible for us."

Meanwhile, Tottenham's interest in free agent Cole continues and Redknapp hopes that the former Chelsea midfielder will opt to head for White Hart Lane.

"I would like Joe here with me, but it is now up to the club and up to Joe, his agent and his dad, and our chairman. He is talking to them to try to do a deal," he said.