Jol keen on wide boy from Bremen

Tottenham are chasing the signature of Werder Bremen utility player Paul Stalteri.

Head coach Martin Jol hopes to sign the Canada international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, on a free transfer.

Stalteri can operate on either flank as a midfielder or full-back but Jol sees him primarily as a defender.

The 28-year-old has spent eight seasons in Germany after being spotted playing for Toronto Lynx. Stalteri won the German league and cup Double last season and has collected over 50 international caps.

Stalteri turned down a move to Crystal Palace last September in order to concentrate on Bremen's Champions League campaign but they are unlikely to qualify for next season's competition and he is now prepared to make a move to the Premiership.

Spurs' wide players have struggled for consistency this season, with new signings Noe Pamarot and Thimotee Atouba failing to impress, and Stalteri's versatility would give Jol greater options.