Slow start and a trademark heart – 5 things as Bale nears Spurs return
Gareth Bale is close to rejoining Tottenham after seven years at Real Madrid. Here, we pick out five things from Bale’s career ahead of his dramatic return to the Premier League.
Tottenham ‘close’ to signing Bale
Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett says that Tottenham are “close” to signing the Real Madrid winger – but insists that the deal is not yet done.
Gareth Bale’s representatives ‘discuss Tottenham return’
Gareth Bale’s representatives are working on a deal to take the Real Madrid winger back to Tottenham.
Everton complete £22m signing of James from Real Madrid
Everton have confirmed the signing of Colombia international James Rodriguez from Real Madrid for a reported £22-million ($29m) fee.
Arsenal re-sign Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid
Arsenal have re-signed Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.
Bale open to Premier League return
Gareth Bale has hit out at Real Madrid, saying his current club ‘make things very difficult’ as he continues to look for an exit.
Messi leaving looks likely, says Barcelona presidential candidate Font
Presidential candidate Victor Font fears it is too late to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona and says it is vital the captain leaves on amicable terms in the hope he may return in some capacity.
Arsenal close in on Ceballos after breakthrough in Madrid talks
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to bring Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos back to the club.
Azpilicueta backing Hazard to come good
Eden Hazard is capable of replicating the success he enjoyed at Chelsea as a Real Madrid player, says Cesar Azpilicueta, with the Belgian being backed to come good at Santiago Bernabeu.
Which clubs could Lionel Messi leave Barcelona for?
A world in which Lionel Messi does not play for Barcelona seems unimaginable, but that could be the reality in the not too distant future.