SWP has long being admired by Redknapp who is restructuring his South Coast side for a European challenge this season.
SWP has failed to cement a regular place in Chelsea's starting 11 but has consistently refused to be ousted.
He has outlived two managers - Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant at Stamford Bridge, and he scored a goal in the Blues' opening pre-season tour victory in China.
But it's the thought of playing every week which might just prise him away from the his palatial home in west London.
Redknapp will have money to spare now following the sale of Sully Muntari to Inter Milan for £12.5m today.
A bid in the region of £12m will test Chelsea's resolve to hold onto the wingman.
More importantly it will test the resolve of Shaun.