Bale was in Madrid when Tottenham beat Swansea City to secure a second successive win, and is expected to switch to the La Liga club in a world record £86 million transfer. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
Andre Villas-Boas insists Gareth Bale’s move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid has yet to be concluded, but expects negotiations to move on within the next 48 hours.
Bale was in Madrid when Tottenham beat Swansea City to secure a second successive win, and is expected to switch to the La Liga club in a world record £86 million transfer.
“There is interest from Real Madrid,” said Villas-Boas. “Whether the transfer will happen or not, hopefully you will have more news in the next couple of days.”
Spurs’ efforts to replace Bale were hit last week when a move for Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder Willian failed after the player opted to move to Chelsea.
The manager is now believed to be interested in Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk, although he refused to discuss the link. He did, however, confirm he expects a move for Steaua Bucharest centre-back Vlad Chiriches to be completed soon.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 27th, 2013.
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