Masress : Tottenham director says they cannot force Bale to stay

Egypt, Elsewedy review progress on Ain Sokhna phosphate complex US employment cost index 3.6% up in year to June 2025 Egypt welcomes Canada, Malta's decision to recognise Palestinian state Pakistan says successfully concluded 'landmark trade deal' with US Sterling set for sharpest monthly drop since 2022 Egypt, Brazil sign deal to boost pharmaceutical cooperation Modon Holding posts AED 2.1bn net profit in H1 2025 Egypt's Electricity Ministry says new power cable for Giza area operational Egypt's Al-Sisi, Italian defence minister discuss Gaza, security cooperation Egypt's FM discusses Gaza, Nile dam with US senators Aid airdrops intensify as famine deepens in Gaza amid mounting international criticism Egypt exports first high-tech potato seeds to Uzbekistan after opening market Health minister showcases AI's impact on healthcare at Huawei Cloud Summit On anti-trafficking day, Egypt's PM calls fight a 'moral and humanitarian duty' Egypt strengthens healthcare partnerships to enhance maternity, multiple sclerosis, and stroke care Egypt keeps Gaza aid flowing, total tops 533,000 tons: minister Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi Sisi sends letter to Nigerian president affirming strategic ties Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value A minute of silence for Egyptian sports Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19 Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform

Thank you for reporting!

This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.

Tottenham director says they cannot force Bale to stay
Keith Mills says if Bale is desperate to leave, it's very difficult to force him stay with spurs

Reuters Published in Ahram Online on 06 - 08 - 2013

Tottenham Hotspur director Keith Mills says the Premier League club cannot force Gareth Bale to stay if the player decides he wants to leave for Real Madrid.
"If a player is desperate to leave, it's very difficult to force him to stay," Mills said.
"We've seen it in other clubs," he told London's Evening Standard newspaper on Tuesday. "Even if he has a contract, you can't force somebody to play for you."
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said last week that the La Liga club were in talks with Spurs to buy Bale, with speculation mounting that the 24-year-old, voted English Footballer of the Year last season, wants to move for a world-record fee.
Bale is still under contract at the north London club, where chairman Daniel Levy is renowned as a tough negotiator as Madrid discovered when buying Croatian midfielder Luka Modric from Spurs last year.
Spurs have strengthened their squad for the coming season with the addition of Brazil midfielder Paulinho from Corinthians, in a deal worth 17 million pounds ($26.06 million), and Belgium winger Nacer Chadli from Dutch side Twente Enschede for a fee that media reports said was in the region of seven million pounds.
On Monday, they confirmed the club-record transfer of Valencia striker Roberto Soldado for 30 million euros ($39.72 million).
The club missed out on Champions League qualification by one point last season and Mills said the new arrivals had brought the club hope that they could reach Europe's premier club competition for the second time.
The loss of Bale, however, even for a fee reported to be in excess of 85 million pounds, would be a blow for their ambitions given the Welshman's outstanding performance last season.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at@AO Sportsand on Facebook atAhramOnlineSports)
http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/78472.aspx

Clic here to read the story from its source.