Tottenham are ready to test Aston Villa's resolve over Ashley Young with a bid for the midfielder once the transfer window opens in January.
Harry Redknapp is believed to be a huge admirer of the England flyer and is willing to allow Villa boss Gerard Houllier the pick of his Spurs misfits to encourage a deal.
Villa are reluctant to allow the £15 million-rated winger to leave the Midlands club, so Redknapp is preparing to offer any one of Robbie Keane, David Bentley, Nico Kranjcar and Jamie O'Hara as makeweights.
