Andre Villas Boas has criticised Real Madrid for the public manner in which they have pursued Gareth Bale while also reiterating his intention to have his star player continue with Tottenham.

Villas Boas told the BBC: “The rumours that anything is imminent are not true.

"We allowed ourselves conversations with Real Madrid, confirmed by their coach - I think wrongly.

"We are looking towards the future with Gareth," he added.

Spurs have thus far resisted all attempts from Madrid to sign Bale, with reports yesterday suggesting club chairman Daniel Levy had placed €120 million price tag on the Welshman.

"In football anything is possible but what we've communicated so far is that we are not willing to concede to their [Real Madrid's] interest in the player,” Villas Boas said.

"But the only thing we've communicated is that the player is not for sale."

Carlo Ancelotti was also in line for criticism from Villas Boas, as the Real Madrid manager’s behaviour throughout the protracted transfer back and forth has upset the Spurs manager.

“Carlo is a person I appreciate a lot and we have great respect for each other but, bearing in mind this situation, they have decided to make it public.

"Normally, situations like this in England are scrutinised by the Football Association with lots of care and attention. We have seen lots of people speaking about a player that is not theirs and we are due some respect."