1 Jermain Defoe and Harry Redknapp during their time together at Tottenham

Harry Redknapp says he would love to sign Jermain Defoe on a short-term deal before the striker joins MLS side Toronto.

The QPR manager, who has previously worked with the England striker at both West Ham and Tottenham, said the 31-year-old can guarantee goals for any team.

The forward will join up with his new Toronto team-mates on February 28th after signing a four-year contract, but could be available to clubs in England before he makes the move to the US.

“We’d have him. We’d love to have him here, even if it was for only six weeks or so. He could come in and score you ten goals I’m sure, he’s that good. He can do a job for anybody,” Redknapp said.

He went on to say Defoe’s move to the MLS is a good one, and that he has not left the Premier League too early.

“It’s a great opportunity for him, it’s a great lifestyle out there. The lads that have gone over there – the Robbie Keanes, David Beckham, and everyone who’s been out there (have done well). I was fortunate to go out there in the 1970s when I was playing, it’s a great country and great place to be. I’m sure he’ll love it.”