Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid has moved a step closer to completion after Tottenham secured a replacement for the Welsh international.

Spurs have reportedly agreed a €30 million deal with AS Roma for Argentine striker Erik Lamela, which is now likely to remove the final hurdle in the way for Bale and Madrid to complete their world record transfer deal.

Earlier manager Andre Villas Boas had confirmed that the club are considering fining the Wales international for missing training today and yesterday.

However, although Andre Villas Boas said he doesn't believe it is the correct way to behave, he can somewhat understand it...