Stephen Appiah is not expected to secure a free transfer to Tottenham, with the midfielder gone on trial with Rubin Kazan.
Ghana international Appiah was handed a Spurs trial by Harry Redknapp in January, but he failed to reach an agreement with the London club regarding a permanent switch.
The experienced player, who made a name for himself in Italy with Juventus, has reportedly gone to Russia, where he will train with Rubin Kazan for a few days.
28-old midfielder Appiah was released by Fenerbahce last season after a very long absence due to injury.
Redknapp searched for a box-to-box midfielder during the transfer window and finally welcomed Wilson Palacios from Wigan.