Harry Redknapp's agent has revealed that his client is open to an offer to manage the Russia national team.

Redknapp has been placed on a 13-man shortlist for the role by the Russian Football Union, alongside names like Fabio Capello and Pep Guardiola.

The former Tottenham Hotspur manager's agent Phil Smith is quoted by the Russian media as saying: "Would Harry have a problem coming to Russia? No. He's ready to go and live in any country, especially as big as Russia.

"I think such an offer would definitely interest him if it came, but so far, we haven't heard anything about it."

The former Tottenham Hotspur manager is understood to want to find a new challenge quickly after leaving White Hart Lane.

The Russia job is available after Dick Advocaat stepped down following their failure to qualify from Group A at Euro 2012.