The deal had been expected to go through at
the start of the week, but the English outfit do
not want to sanction the Welshman's
departure until a replacement has been signed
Real Madrid vice-president Fernando
Fernandez-Tapias has accused Tottenham of
"stalling" the club's bid to sign Gareth Bale .
Los Blancos had been expected to complete
the deal earlier this week, and had even
constructed a stage on which to unveil the 24-
year-old attacker at the Santiago Bernabeu,
only to be forced to dismantle it as the
transfer was held up by Spurs' desire to sign a
replacement before selling the Wales
international.
While Fernandez-Tapias is still confident that
Madrid will belatedly get their man, he admits
that the Liga giants have been frustrated by
Tottenham's behaviour.
"There are problems, but I think it will all be
straightened out," he is quoted as saying by
AS. "We thought he'd be here, but he hasn't
even flown to Madrid yet, although it could
still happen
"I think it will happen, but I couldn't swear to
it completely. We have to wait, because Spurs
are stalling."
Fernandez-Tapias argued, though, that Madrid
are more than capable of challenging for titles
even if the deal does not go through before
the close of the transfer window on September
2.
"I have no doubt of Bale's ability, but without
Bale, Real are still a force to be reckoned with
- we have an amazing team," he declared.
Bale, who scored 26 goals in 44 appearances
for Tottenham last term, is reportedly set to
join Madrid for a world-record fee.
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