Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to swoop for Uruguay striker Luis Suarez if he misses out on a deal for his striker ­partner Diego Forlan.

Redknapp is desperate to strengthen his front line and is a big fan of ­Forlan, who has been ­outstanding for Atletico Madrid.

Forlan is keen to make up for his poor spell in ­England when he failed to make any ­impression at Manchester United.

But Spurs will ­struggle to match his wages and ­Redknapp could switch his attentions to £25m-rated Suarez, who has also been superb this summer.

The Ajax captain, 23, scored 49 goals last season and is seen as one of the best strikers in Europe.

With Roman Pavlyuchenko set to leave Spurs, ­Redknapp must bring in another big-name striker as he prepares for ­Champions League life.

Redknapp said: “I like the look of the Uruguayans. Forlan would have another two or three good years in our League, but his wages may be a problem.”