Despite saying that Tottenham is "a bit of a mess," Harry Redknapp is adamant that his old team can still qualify for the Champions League.

Spurs tumbled out of the top four in the Premier League on Wednesday after victories by Newcastle and Manchester United put them three points behind the leaders with one game still to play.

The dismissal of Antonio Conte and the leave of absence taken by managing director of football Fabio Paratici due to FIFA extending his suspension in Italy globally have caused a tumultuous period for the club.

Conte's former assistant Cristian Stellini is in charge for the rest of the season and Redknapp, 76, said: "They are in a bit of a mess.

"It was always going to be difficult keeping Conte after his outburst [post-match at Southampton] and it's a strange situation at the club now.

"But they could still finish fourth in the league. I thought Liverpool were nailed on for the top four after they beat United 7-0 but their form has dipped.

Stellini is in charge at Tottenham until the end of the season

"I'm not sure what happens at Tottenham in the summer. It looked as if Julian Nagelsmann might go to Tottenham but now Chelsea are in for him after changing their manager.

"Mauricio Pochettino would be a popular choice but he could do Chelsea or Tottenham.

"Whoever comes in has got to bring in quality players in the summer. It doesn't matter how clever you are, you've got to have good players."

Redknapp twice led Tottenham to top-four Premier League finishes between 2008 and 2012 when Croatia star Luka Modric was a mainstay in midfield.

Modric's Real Madrid contract expires at the end of the season and Redknapp would love to see the 37-year-old playmaker back in North London.

He added: "Tottenham need better recruitment, especially someone who can put their foot on the ball in midfield.

"I'd be looking at Modric if he leaves Real. I'd take him for two years."