The opening fixtures of the Premier League
and La Liga are nearly upon us, and that means that clubs in both
countries are desperately working to tie up any loose ends in the
transfer market and finalise their squads.
In the case of Tottenham, reports in Madrid today claim Gareth Bale will attempt to convince Daniel Levy
to allow him to leave White Hart Lane, but alternative sources mention
that the Spurs boss will continue to play hard-ball. For the latest on
Bale from Spain, as well as news on David Luiz's Barcelona ambitions,
Esteban Granero's QPR exit and more, read on...
Bale to ask Levy to facilitate Madrid move
Gareth Bale continues to dominate the headlines in the Madrid papers, and Marca's most recent report claims that the Welshman will today hold a meeting with Daniel Levy in an attempt to force his transfer to Real Madrid. Marca say that a 'solution' to the Bale saga is growing near, and that he will 'speak with Daniel Levy today' in a 'tense reunion', with the principle goal of 'demanding that Levy keeps his word and allows him to join Real Madrid'.
Gareth Bale continues to dominate the headlines in the Madrid papers, and Marca's most recent report claims that the Welshman will today hold a meeting with Daniel Levy in an attempt to force his transfer to Real Madrid. Marca say that a 'solution' to the Bale saga is growing near, and that he will 'speak with Daniel Levy today' in a 'tense reunion', with the principle goal of 'demanding that Levy keeps his word and allows him to join Real Madrid'.
Marca add that Los Blancos are banking on the conversation between
the pair, seeing it as a definitive step towards signing the player.
They claim Bale will remind Levy that dragging out the situation will be
of no benefit to either himself or Tottenham in an attempt to twist his
superior's arm.
Spurs requested Madrid starlets but would concede to €110m for Bale
On the other side of Madrid, fellow daily paper AS are not so convinced the Bale situation will be resolved soon. They say Levy 'wants to make the negotiations long', though admit he has 'reduced his demands' somewhat. AS reveal that Madrid have recently resumed contact with Spurs, with their sources saying Levy would sign off on a deal worth €110m that included Fabio Coentrao.
On the other side of Madrid, fellow daily paper AS are not so convinced the Bale situation will be resolved soon. They say Levy 'wants to make the negotiations long', though admit he has 'reduced his demands' somewhat. AS reveal that Madrid have recently resumed contact with Spurs, with their sources saying Levy would sign off on a deal worth €110m that included Fabio Coentrao.
Where things get complicated for both parties is their differing
evaluations of Coentrao, however. While Real Madrid believe he is worth
€25m, Spurs rate him at €20m, and Levy believes he has already conceded
enough ground by accepting the left-back as part of a deal in the first
place.
AS go on to quote a Tottenham source who admits the north London side
initially 'wanted an attacking player, and requested either [Alvaro]
Morata or Jese [Rodriguez], but they were both turned down'. AS further
add that Coentrao's inclusion in a deal was a result of this rejection,
with a sum of €90m plus the defender said to be Tottenham's conclusion
on an arrangement that suits their interests.
Finally, the Madrid daily note that while 'Tottenham are in no rush
to close a deal', they know the pressure on Bale will grow when the
Premier League season begins and, as such, negotiations are destined to
come to a conclusion 'sooner or later', with the same Tottenham source
admitting that 'Bale has carried out a plan for three weeks, not wanting
to train or play games, [and] has taken a final decision'.
Martin Demichelis favours City move
Elsewhere in AS, a brief report on Atletico Madrid's Martin Demichelis notes that the defender would favour a move to Manchester City this summer, after stories linking him with the English side emerged this week. They say the Argentine 'likes Pellegrini's team', but Atletico Madrid will 'try to make sure their recent signing doesn't abandon them'.
Elsewhere in AS, a brief report on Atletico Madrid's Martin Demichelis notes that the defender would favour a move to Manchester City this summer, after stories linking him with the English side emerged this week. They say the Argentine 'likes Pellegrini's team', but Atletico Madrid will 'try to make sure their recent signing doesn't abandon them'.
David Luiz tired of the Premier League?
Barcelona based Mundo Deportivo, who have notoriously good connections at the Catalan club, have today released more information on the Blaugrana's pursuit of David Luiz. MD say Luiz wants to play for Barcelona for 'sporting rather than economic reasons', adding that he has reached the conclusion that his style of play matches Barcelona better than Chelsea. They expand that Luiz also favours La Liga over the Premier League, where, despite the 'great atmosphere in the stadiums', he is 'tired of the style of play', with its 'constant back and forth and higher risk of injury'. Finally, they say the defender believes playing for Barcelona would put him in a better position ahead of the 2014 World Cup in his home country, Brazil.
Barcelona based Mundo Deportivo, who have notoriously good connections at the Catalan club, have today released more information on the Blaugrana's pursuit of David Luiz. MD say Luiz wants to play for Barcelona for 'sporting rather than economic reasons', adding that he has reached the conclusion that his style of play matches Barcelona better than Chelsea. They expand that Luiz also favours La Liga over the Premier League, where, despite the 'great atmosphere in the stadiums', he is 'tired of the style of play', with its 'constant back and forth and higher risk of injury'. Finally, they say the defender believes playing for Barcelona would put him in a better position ahead of the 2014 World Cup in his home country, Brazil.
Granero expected to be unveiled as Real Sociedad player
In news away from the bigger clubs, AS say Esteban Granero will be confirmed as a Real Sociedad player this week, with his agent Carlos Cuatropia telling them that 'though differences exist, if [negotiations] continue like this, there shouldn't be anything preventing the deal from being closed. He's very excited about the project at Real Sociedad'. They also quote Real Sociedad vice president Mikel Ubarretxena, who admits that 'in the coming days there will be news about a well known midfielder from La Liga who is currently playing abroad'.
In news away from the bigger clubs, AS say Esteban Granero will be confirmed as a Real Sociedad player this week, with his agent Carlos Cuatropia telling them that 'though differences exist, if [negotiations] continue like this, there shouldn't be anything preventing the deal from being closed. He's very excited about the project at Real Sociedad'. They also quote Real Sociedad vice president Mikel Ubarretxena, who admits that 'in the coming days there will be news about a well known midfielder from La Liga who is currently playing abroad'.
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