Frustrated Bale misses Tottenham training as Real Madrid bid to hand £86m world record star debut this

Frustrated Bale misses Tottenham training as Real Madrid bid to hand £86m world record star debut this
Gareth Bale is growing increasingly frustrated that his £86million move to Real Madrid hasn’t been finalised and failed to turn up for training at Spurs Lodge.
The Wales international had been expected to complete his world-record move to the Spanish giants on Tuesday.
Tottenham told Bale to arrive for training in Enfield as usual after their manager Andre Villas-Boas gave him the weekend off, but it is understood he did not meet up with his team-mates. The winger was pictured meeting his agent Jonathan Barnett in London.
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There you are: Gareth Bale was not at Spurs training on Wednesday but was spotted at his agent's office

Middle man: Bale met his agent Jonathan Barnett at the Stellar Group HQ in London on Tuesday

No move: Gareth Bale is increasingly frustrated that his move to Real Madrid has not yet gone through

Skip: It is understood Bale failed to report for training at Spurs Lodge

Reports in Spain however, suggest the 24-year-old could still make his debut for Real later this week with the club hopeful of pushing through the deal later today. 
But the north Londoners are keen to bring in Bale's replacement, Roma midfielder Erik Lamela, before any deal can be done, especially after losing out on top target Willian to Chelsea.
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the Tottenham superstar will be unveiled at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Unveiling: A stage was erected at the Bernabeu but has so far gone unused

In action: Real Madrid beat Granada 1-0 last night

And with Madrid facing Deportivo La Coruna in the Teresa Herrera Trophy 24 hours later, Bale could yet make his debut before the week is out.
The tournament is an annual pre-season event held at Deportivo's Estadio Riazor, attracting some of the biggest names in European football.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has agreed the deal to sell his PFA Player of the Year to Real, despite denials from Spurs.
Mystery surrounds reports that another club have entered the bidding for Bale.
Manchester United and Manchester City insist they have not come in for the player and Chelsea are pursuing other options.
There appears to be no foreign interest either, other than from Real.

Debut: Spanish newspapers are reporting Bale could make his Real Madrid debut in a friendly on Thursday

Replacement: Spurs are want Erik Lamela at the club before they will allow Bale to leave

Mystery bid: David Moyes was coy last night after reports of a second bid for Bale emerged

It is also understood that Tottenham are unhappy with Real's intention to spread the world-record fee over six years.
Bale has always reported to Tottenham's base for treatment on his foot injury throughout the transfer saga, but this is the first time he has not done so.
Villas-Boas made it clear that he expected Bale to be back at the training ground today following his weekend break in Marbella.
Speaking after Tottenham's 1-0 win over Swansea on Sunday, Villas-Boas said: 'Tomorrow (Monday) is a day off. Tuesday is training so I would expect him to be there.' 

Ronaldo showing off in training with Real Madrid

Expectant: Andre Villas-Boas expected Bale to arrive at Spurs Lodge for training today

Bale is expected to miss the second leg of Tottenham's Europa League play-off against Dinamo Tbilisi on Thursday.
Manchester United have enquired about Bale's availability in the past, but manager David Moyes denied they had renewed their interest in the player.
Asked if United had made a bid, he said: 'No.'
But, having not yet made a major signing since taking over at United, Moyes cryptically mentioned that he was still on the lookout for new players.
He said: 'I have just said Manchester United are always interested in the best players.

Hope: Glenn Hoddle has claimed Daniel Levy still harbours hope of keeping Bale at the club

'The board and myself would always be looking to sign who we think are the best players, whoever they are.'
Spurs icon Glenn Hoddle has claimed chairman Daniel Levy still harbours hopes of holding on to Bale, who scored 31 goals for club and country last season.
'I was at the Swansea game at the weekend and had a good chat with Daniel Levy,' Hoddle told talkSPORT.
'He's ambitious and believes, if Bale was to stay, that Tottenham could go on and do something really strong in the Premier League.'
Although the transfer window shuts on Monday night, Tottenham are understood to be in no rush to sell Bale and they insist they will only let him go if the squad is strong enough to cope without him.
They have already spent £60million this summer, but they are also looking to add Roma's Erik Lamela to the squad and Steaua Bucharest centre-back Vlad Chiriches is expected to finalise his move to the north London club on Wednesday.
Hoddle, who played at Spurs for 12 years before later going on to manage the club, thinks Levy will want to bring in more players soon after missing out on Brazil international Willian, who chose Chelsea over Tottenham last week.
'It's difficult for Daniel Levy to stop a player joining Real Madrid,' Hoddle added.
'When they come knocking, and the lad wants to go, it's difficult to say no.
'I get the feeling there's more business to be done though. Levy wants to strengthen the
'They needed Willian but he's gone to Chelsea, and he must get someone who can unlock the door.
'I've never seen a Spurs side look so powerful physically but they need someone, dare I say it like Gareth Bale, who can change the game.
'Now, if they are preparing for life without Bale, then they definitely need to go into the market and buy a replacement who can open the door, but you can't pick that sort of player up easily.'