By the state of the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, it suggests that a deal with Tottenham’s Gareth Bale is imminent. According to the Daily Mirror a platform has been erected at the stadium as Real Madrid finally prepare themselves for the arrival of 24-year-old Welshman.
Reports suggest that Bale is set for a world record £85 million transfer, with a deal thought to be only hours away from completion.More on the Gareth Bale transfer
Valdés surprised that Casillas was left on bench
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes stated that he was surprised that Iker Casillas was left on the bench. The Real Madrid stopper was sidelined on Sunday with new boss Ancelotti fielding number 2 keeper Diego López.
The Catalan keeper was surprised because for him, Iker is “the best”. More on Victor Valdes