Daily Transfer Updates - 1st August
Modric, still left waiting for Madrid?
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly rejected a 38 million pound bid by Real Madrid for playmaker Luka Modric. Modric, who wants to leave Spurs for a new club, may just have to wait and watch, as Spurs are demanding 40 million pounds from Madrid for the deal to fall through.
Steven Pienaar is back at the Merseyside club, after a 4.5 million pound deal between Tottenham and Everton fell through. Pienaar was earlier on loan at Everton before joining Spurs last year.
Just a few weeks after newly promoted West Ham United announced a wage cap on players, the Hammers seem to have made a quick turn around, announcing their plans to sign ‘Liverpool flop’ Caroll. Though, former club Newcastle United do not seem eager to sign Caroll anymore, it remains to be seen whether the England striker will agree to terms with the Hammers or will he stay put at Anfield.