Harry Redknapp will step up his bid for Richard Dunne with a £3million offer for the Manchester City defender.

The Spurs boss believes Dunne, 29, could be sacrificed by City in their January shake-up – despite only signing a new fouryear deal in July.

Dunne was pursued by Redknapp, then at Portsmouth, last summer – as well as his White Hart Lane predecessor Juande Ramos.

And Redknapp is still keen to sign Dunne as he wants stronger back-up for Ledley King, who regularly misses games because of a long-term knee problem.

City boss Mark Hughes is the only Premier League boss likely to make several January signings – and it is likely that Dunne would have more first-team opportunities at Spurs.

Meanwhile, Spurs midfield man Tom Huddlestone admits he is flattered by comparisons with legend Glenn Hoddle.

He said: “To be compared to someone like Hoddle is a great compliment.”