Real Madrid are expected to offer the Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao as part of a proposed world-record transfer deal for Gareth Bale. The Tottenham forward pulled out of his side's squad for last night's 5-2 friendly defeat by Monaco ahead of a potential £105 million move to the Spanish capital.

Briefings are off the record leading to transfer speculation which is merely a means to an end

The USA international looks set to leave this week in a deal worth up to £6m

Spurs winger has a good relationship with his current manager despite his impending transfer to Real Madrid

The Brazilian international is a fiery character who has a record to challenge Luis Suarez

All the ins and outs at Villa Park and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

From an early age it was not difficult to see he was going to be a top player

With strong rumours suggesting Real have offered a player-plus-cash deal to Spurs, who could Andre Villas-Boas bring to White Hart Lane?

A look at the 28-year-old Spaniard's career to-date after he agreed a deal to join Spurs

Calderon claims contract talks have broken down over Ronaldo's £17.5m-per-year wage demands

Madrid boss remained coy on the situation but admitted that talks were taking place over the transfer and that Luka Modric will not be part of any player exchange

The former Real midfielder-turned sporting director has waded into the Bale transfer saga claiming the Welshman will 'become a better player playing with better players'

Barcelona's record signing takes part in his first training session ahead of pre-season game against his former club Santos

The player wants to go and for over £80m this could be a triumph of sorts for Daniel Levy