Redknapp delighted with Gudjohnsen’s arrival

(GSM) – Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Monaco’s Eidur Gudjohnsen has joined Tottenham. The move takes the former Barcelona and Chelsea striker to White Hart Lane on loan until the end of the season.

Spurs had to face a stiff battle to land the Iceland international with West Ham also interested in acquiring Gudjohnsen’s services. It was reported earlier in the week that Gudjohnsen had a medical after agreeing a move to the Hammers.

However, the experienced forward favored a move to White Hart Lane instead, a move which has delighted Redknapp, who feels he can make good use of the utility player.

“I just thought he’s a good player and he can play several positions for us, he can play in a midfield or attacking-midfield role if we want to change our system,” he said.

“We’ve lost Aaron Lennon [to injury] so we haven’t got a great deal of width. We can play a diamond formation if we want to and he can be a big player in that system.

“So, yes, we took him on loan until the end of the season to see how it goes.”

Gudjohnsen spent eight years in England with Bolton and Chelsea between 1998 and 2006. He now returns to the Premier League after struggling to settle in his time at French outfit Monaco.