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
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Transfer analysis: Who might Manchester United sign after missing out on Cesc Fabregas? Marouane Fellaini, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric...
Friday 26 July 2013
With Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino rejecting any move for Cesc Fabregas, who can David Moyes look to for his first major signing?
Tottenham to smash pay scale with £150,000-a-week contract in attempt to tie Gareth Bale to club
Monday 20 May 2013
No possibility of forward being sold as Tottenham ready to offer over £150k per week on a longer contract
World Cup qualifiers: Wales v Croatia match preview
Tuesday 26 March 2013
A look ahead to tonight’s World Cup Qualifier at the Liberty Stadium
Chelsea and Tottenham set to miss out on Willian as Brazilian closes in on £34m transfer to Anzhi Makhachkala
Thursday 31 January 2013
Brazilian had been close to a £34m move to Russia
Premier League: Tottenham v Stoke match preview
Friday 21 December 2012
A look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League fixture at White Hart Lane
Timely return of Mousa Dembele: Belgian in squad to face Lazio as Spurs suffer loss of form without £15m signing
Thursday 22 November 2012
Since Dembele sustained the damage while on duty with Belgium, Spurs have lost four of their five Premier League fixtures
Andre Villas-Boas changes tack and Tottenham find some fresh wind
Friday 09 November 2012
Tottenham Hotspur 3 NK Maribor 1
Bale magic falters as Eduardo helps boot Welsh hopes in the Balkans
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Following the euphoria of victory over Scotland, Chris Coleman, the Wales manager, saw his men quickly crash back down to earth after this comprehensive defeat in Osijek.
Chris Coleman takes pride despite more Balkan woe for Wales
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Croatia 2 Wales 0
Alan Pardew: European success will keep stars at Newcastle
Thursday 04 October 2012
It felt like the Europa League had moved up a notch in terms of its significance in the North-east yesterday. That could have been down to the bold admission from Alan Pardew that his side is aiming to win it, the arrival of more credible opposition in Bordeaux or the potential problems when Newcastle United head to Club Brugge early next month.
Jose Mourinho demands Real Madrid step up against Barcelona following shock defeat to Getafe
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Jose Mourinho's priority is not to win the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona on Wednesday but to ensure Real Madrid have recovered from their shock La Liga defeat at Getafe.
The most memorable transfer sagas
Thursday 23 August 2012
The summer transfer window guarantees a few things - spurious stories, millions of pounds changing hands and at least one move that enters 'saga' territory.
Lyon advisor claims goalkeeper Hugo Lloris 'is less hot' for a transfer to Tottenham
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is likely to remain with the Ligue 1 club rather than move to Tottenham, according to Bernard Laporte.
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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