Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to make a decision on the future of Stephen Appiah.

The Ghana international has been training with Spurs for the last fortnight in the hope of securing a permanent contract.

He is available on a free transfer after recently parting with Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Able to boast a CV which also includes Udinese, Parma and Juventus, Appiah's pedigree is not under question.

However, a long-standing knee injury has plagued him in recent years and Redknapp admits the 28-year-old must prove his fitness before being handed a contract at White Hart Lane.

He is due to feature for Tottenham's reserves against Reading on Wednesday and will be hoping to show the club's coaching staff that he is deserving of a full-time deal.

"He has had an injury and his fitness is way below what you'd hope it to be but he's worked hard so I'll have a look at him and give him a decision because he's been with us for about a month now," Redknapp said.

"He needs to know."