The Real Madrid striker has been linked with a loan move to Tottenham recently and the Spurs manager seems keen to offer the frontman a return to the Premier League.
The former Manchester United hitman has fallen down the pecking order at Real after a string of long-term injuries and finds himself behind the likes of Gonzalo Higuain, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Raul.
However Redknapp admitted that possessing five strikers was not an option and accepted that a move for the 33-year-old would not happen unless someone came in for want-away striker Pavlyuchenko.
"It's interesting but it depends what the deal is," said Redknapp of the possibility of landing Van Nistelrooy.
"The chairman would deal with that side but he's an interesting player. He was fantastic in England and a great goalscorer.
"If he was available it could be of interest. It's not impossible ... if it was right we could be interested."
Discussing Pavlyuchenko, Redknapp confirmed: "Pav is looking to move. He was tremendous in training this morning. Only if someone came in and it was a good offer though, otherwise it would not be possible."
Tottenham are well stocked with strikers, and Redknapp said: "I could not have five. It is difficult enough with four and I find it hard leaving one out of picture.
"As for Foster, I never made any offer whatsoever. Ben's a good keeper but I'm looking for back-up. Foster and David James (the Portsmouth goalkeeper) want to go to World Cup - not sit on the bench as a number two."
Redknapp believes it is the perfect time to take on Liverpool who are without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard through injury.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has also come under fire from several former Anfield stars and some fans as the Reds have endured a terrible season.
Redknapp said: "They are two world-class players in one team and will be a big 'miss' in the next few weeks.
"It is a good time to be playing them. I hope their injuries are not bad and they will be back next week but if they're not playing, they're not as strong.
"Rafa has done a great job over the years and I am sure he can handle whatever comes his way. If we play as well as we can we've got a big chance.
"It is another very important game at a difficult place. I have never been to Liverpool yet and had an easy game. The atmosphere is fantastic and there is no better place. It is an amazing arena.
"We are looking to go there and be positive. We are not set up to go and defend."
Redknapp also reiterated that the club had not bid for Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster as was reported on Monday.
"We have never ever made an offer for Ben Foster so I wouldn't have a clue where that came from," he pointed out.
"He is a good goalkeeper don't get me wrong but I'm looking for a back up goalkeeper, I have got a first choice goalkeeper here.
"I've got (Heurelho) Gomes and he is my number one goalkeeper and I have been delighted with him so I am looking for somebody to come in to be a number two.
"Ben Foster would want to go to the World Cup the same as David James would want to go to the World Cup and they don't want to come here and sit on the bench as a number two goalkeeper so we never made any offer."
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