Brazilian Fred may be available for a low fee from French side Lyon

Tottenham's interest in signing Lyon striker Fred is now in the balance after the player failed to turn up for a meeting with manager Harry Redknapp.

Fred, 25, was reportedly seen at Spurs' 3-1 win over Stoke on Tuesday but did not meet Redknapp beforehand.

"He was supposed to come today but didn't turn up so I wouldn't bet on him coming tomorrow," said Redknapp.

"I don't know what happened. He's out of contract in the summer so I think Lyon are asking for a small fee."

Tottenham had stepped up their interest in the Lyon forward after failing to secure Kenwyne Jones from Sunderland, who opted instead to sign a new contract with the Black Cats.

606: DEBATE Don't know much about him apart from the fact he scored an absolute cracking goal in the Champions League and has had very good strike rates at all his previous clubs THWH90

Redknapp is also due to make a decision on whether to take Stephen Appiah as a free agent following a reserve game against Reading on Wednesday.

The Ghanaian midfielder has been training with Tottenham with a view to earning a permanent move.

The 28-year-old has been without a club since ending his deal with Turkish side Fenerbahce in August.

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