By John Sinnott
The Premier League is looking at Tottenham's deadline-day £8m transfer for Real Madrid midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart, BBC Sport understands.
Spurs moved for the 27-year-old Dutch international only two hours before the transfer window closed at 1800 BST.
But the Premier League is examining the circumstances around the switch and a decision is expected on Wednesday.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp claimed Van der Vaart had been set to join Bayern Munich for £18m but the deal collapsed.
"He's a great passer of the ball, he's a top footballer, he will join in here and be a big plus," said Redknapp, who is hopeful the deal will be approved by the Premier League.
Van der Vaart helped Netherlands reach this summer's World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0, but has struggled to establish himself at Real since signing from Hamburg two years ago.
"It was a last-minute job. When I came in this morning it wasn't something I was looking to do," said Redknapp.
"I think he was going to Bayern Munich on Monday for £18m and suddenly he became much cheaper.
"They let me know around 1600 BST that he was available for £8m and, for that money, he is a top player who will definitely improve us. The fee has come crashing down because the deadline is so close."
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