Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is plotting a shock raid on bitter rivals Arsenal for right-back Bacary Sagna, according to The People.
It is understood that France international would be prepared to make the move to Arsenals foes having grown disillusioned with the impending departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri as well as the clubs six-year silverware drought.
Redknapp is keen to sign an experienced right back despite the emergence of England Under-21 star Kyle Walker.
And after making an audacious swoop for Arsenals William Gallas last summer, he wants to repeat the trick with Sagna one of the Premier Leagues top right-backs.
Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is determined to hold on to Sagna, who is regarded as one of the most influential characters in the teams changing rooms and his disaffection will be viewed with alarm at the Emirates.
The 28-year-old was a £9million signing from Auxerre in 2007 and he would not be allowed to go for anything less.
Redknapp is impressed by Walker, who has been out on loan at Aston Villa and QPR, but he believes the youngster could develop into a quality right winger in much the same way that Gareth Bale moved from left-back to the left wing.
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