Tottenham have confirmed that an agreement is in place to bring Holland international Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid to White Hart Lane.

Spurs only emerged as contenders to sign the midfielder a few hours before Tuesday's transfer deadline and it was initially unclear whether they had been able to conclude a deal in time.

It was understood that Tottenham had missed the cut-off point to finalise the paperwork and requested special dispensation from the Premier League to sign Van der Vaart.

A statement has now been released on the club's official website to clear up the confusion and announce that the move has been approved.

And the Premier League said in a statement: "The Premier League can confirm the transfer of Rafael van der Vaart's registration from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur."

Van der Vaart, who has scored 16 goals in 83 appearances for Holland, is thought to have joined for a fee of around £8million.

No Bayern bid

Madrid earlier denied Harry Redknapp's assertion that the player was subject of an £18million bid from Bayern Munich, whilst confirming they had met the deadline for Van der Vaart's sale.

Sporting director Miguel Pardeza told his club's official website: "Real Madrid met all the deadlines regarding the transfer of Van der Vaart.

"It's now up to the Premier League to accept the signing so that we can make it official.

"It is absolutely false that Real Madrid received a 21million euro offer from Bayern Munich for Van der Vaart.

"In fact, the German team never showed an interest to sign the player, so the allegations made in England have greatly surprised us."

Rafael van der Vaart could stay at Real Madrid this season, although the white club had agreed to his transfer to Tottenham Hotspurs English. However, the documentation could come when the English market was already closed. The uncertainty over the player will still remain a few hours, since some sources claim that the pact was made within the period and others that reached out. The Premier has the last word.

Tottenham made contact with Real Madrid close to the time the closing bell to request the transfer of the Dutchman. Madrid's response is that only accept a transfer. Then both sides began to negotiate and set a price: 11 million euros. The player, who still has three years left on his contract with Madrid, also reached agreement with Tottenham. The problem is when it sent the documentation to the Premier, which closed within signings at six o'clock.

The operation therefore depends on the response of the body that governs the Premiership, which could occur this afternoon. Tottenham coach, Harry Redknapp, said: "The signing is eternal. We have to wait if it is valid or not. We thought we were going to sell it at Bayern for 20 million and suddenly the price fell to 11 and that is a price very affordable for a player of his quality. It is a star that will give us a plus. We also had an interest in Ryan Babel, but never came close. "

In Madrid and was succeeded by a similar case in the market last winter when Gago negotiated the transfer of Manchester City for 18 million, but exceeded the deadline closed for transactions.

Van der Vaart Mourinho not displeased, but neither would have much opportunity and the offer from Tottenham for the club was irrechazable white.

If you leave the Netherlands, Real would get 24 players and could register all Professional League, although he would have liked to third exit, Mamadou Diarra of Mali. The offers for him were less and less amount and also the work was not leaving, especially when out of contract next season.

Van der Vaart joined Real Madrid in August 2008 from Hamburg. For white club he paid 13 million euros. During these two seasons has played 71 games and scored 12 goals, but it was a permanent fixture. Only during the period in which Kaka was injured last season had a leading role on the team.

Harry Redknapp is hoping Tottenham had beaten the transfer deadline to complete an £8million swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.

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Spurs boss Redknapp revealed he was alerted to the Holland star's availability just two hours before the window closed at 6pm but, two hours later, the clubs had still not confirmed if the deal had been done. Redknapp claimed 27-year-old Van der Vaart had been set to join Bayern Munich for £18million but the move broke down.

He said on Sky Sports News: "It's still dragging on. We have been trying to do something but we are waiting to see if it has all gone through and we are hoping it has. It's something to do with clearance."

"I think he was going to Bayern Munich on Monday for £18million and suddenly he became much cheaper.

"They let me know around 4pm that he was available for £8million and, for that money, he is a top player who will definitely improve us.

"The fee has come crashing down because the deadline is so close.

"He's a great passer of the ball, he's a top footballer, he will join in here and be a big plus for us."

Van der Vaart helped Holland reach this summer's World Cup final but has struggled to establish himself at Real since signing from Hamburg two years ago.

Redknapp also revealed he had made an approach for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel, saying: "He was a player we made an enquiry about but it never came close."

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BIRMINGHAM have launched a £5million bid to sign Alex Hleb from Barcelona.

The former Arsenal star has been told he can leave the Nou Camp after spending last year on loan at Stuttgart.

Benfica are keen but Hleb is said to prefer a Premier League return.

City also hope to land Spartak Moscow defender Martin Jiranek on a cut-price deal plus Arsenal left-back Armand Traore, 20, on loan for the season.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is also hot on the trail of Tottenham full backs Alan Hutton and Kyle Walker.

Spurs are willing to sell Scotland star Hutton for around £2.5m. They are also keen for Walker, 20, to go on loan to a Premier League club.

Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has completed a £10.5million switch from AC Milan to Schalke.

The 27-year-old, who had been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer, has opted to ply his trade in Germany with last season's Bundesliga runners-up.

"Negotiations were tougher than expected. I am happy to have Klaas-Jan. He will help us," Schalke coach Felix Magath told the Bild newspaper on Tuesday.

Huntelaar arrived at the San Siro from Real Madrid last year but failed to pin down a regular first-team spot in his debut campaign with the Italian giants.

The Holland international, nicknamed 'The Hunter', began his senior career at PSV Eindhoven and has also spent three seasons with Dutch giants Ajax.

The forward, who will be reunited with former Bernabeu team-mate Raul on his arrival at Schalke, admitted late on Monday that the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the San Siro had pushed him towards the exit door.

Huntelaar told his official website: "It is true I never wanted to leave Milan but that changed when Zlatan Ibrahimovic came from Barcelona.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has not ruled out making a move for Manchester City star Robinho.

Robinho is looking to leave City and has his heart set on a switch to either Italy or Spain.

The Brazil international turned down a move to Fenerbahce earlier this month as City look to offload their record signing.

Milan acquired former Inter Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona on Saturday and are now trying to lure Samba star Robinho to the San Siro.

"If a certain player interests us and is functional to our needs then we will be ready for another hit," Berlusconi told Gazzetta dello Sport.

When asked about Robinho, Berlusconi said: "It doesn't depend on us, if it depended on us...Milan's intentions are there.

"Where could he play? We have so many possibilities and then it's better to have three players for two roles."

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez is interested in a move to Liverpool, according to the player's agent.

Liverpool are believed to made a loan enquiry for the German international as they look to bolster their attacking options and help take some of the burden off Fernando Torres.

Gomez has dropped down the pecking order at Bayern and he is thought to be considering a move as he searches for regular first-team football.

The player's agent, Uli Ferber, has admitted it would be hard to reject a move to Liverpool.

"When a club like Liverpool inquires, their interest cannot be pushed off the table," Ferber told Kicker.

Galasport sources understand that Tottenham have made an enquiry for Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar.

Pienaar has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park for some time as negotiations over a contract extension drag on.

He recently stated that he would be prepared to sign a new deal if fair terms could be agreed, but with the situation yet to be resolved Spurs have made their interest known.

Tottenham have contacted the Toffees to ask about the South African's availability, although a formal offer has not been lodged at this stage.

It now remains to be seen whether Spurs step up their pursuit ahead of Tuesday evening's transfer deadline or whether Everton have made it clear that Pienaar will not be going anywhere.

Harry Redknapp has insisted that he is happy with the squad currently at his disposal but could look to make a late addition to his ranks.

uedan hours to shut down the market's summer signings, and presents an exciting final day on Planet Football, and especially Real Madrid, where the outputs have yet to materialize some players. That is why Central Defence will offer up to the end of the market all that is happening in regard to transfers, assignments, rumors, and other discards in the world of football. Do not miss out!

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20:33: The midfielder U.S. football DaMarcus Beasley has committed to a two-year contract with Hannover.

20:05: Former Real Madrid Alberto Bueno, who left the white discipline in the summer of 2009 to enlist in the ranks of Valladolid, is a step to leave a season on loan from Derby County English, of the First Division

19:22 - Luis García leaves the Racing to join Greek side Panathinaikos. He will face Barcelona in the Champions League, club where he played.

18:46 - The signing of Van der Vaart for Atletico is practically ruled out. Atletico asked for him with the imminent release of Jury at Schalke 04, but officials have ruled Atletico its high price. They believe in investing the nearly 15 million he raised in Fanni or Misimovic.

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18:12 - Caceres, on arrival at Sevilla from Barcelona: "I do not even thought about coming to Sevilla. It was a good choice, because the Seville is a grandee of Spain and I said yes to first." Your assignment is for a season. At Barcelona he took more than 16 million euros.

17:48 - Silvestre leaves to Arsenal from Werder Bremen. Signed by two years.

17:36 - Hleb could go to Birmingham. In Barcelona you do not even want to see and Benfica could be another option for Belarus, which was last season on loan at Stuttgart. The set culé cost a whopping € 15 million two years ago.

17:25 - Trezeguet, on arrival in Alicante: "I come with strong motivations. Wanted to know the Spanish championship. To me, it was an important goal in my career."

16:24 - Almeria receive the 'transfer' midfielder Valery.

15:55 - According to As, Drenthe rejected an offer from Monaco. According to Radio Marca, the Dutchman is about to go to the Premier League with Fulham and Stoke City as leading candidates. According to the same information, the Real Madrid player said goodbye to his teammates last night with a dinner of Madrid just after arriving in Mallorca.

15:03 - Espanyol fiche Duscher for a while.

14:35 - Sevilla announced the renewal of Luis Fabiano 2013. It is speculated that Schalke 04 are wanted to take last minute the Brazilian.

14:20 - After transferring to Ibrahimovic, AC Milan are now interested in Robinho.

13.00 - Mascherano exceeds the medical with the Barcelona. It will be presented this afternoon at 19:00.

August 30: Acuña, Castilla Paraguayan striker, is presented with Recreativo de Huelva, where he was given up for a season and thus gain experience in the Second Division.

August 30: Nelson arrives on loan to Osasuna, Real Madrid next opponents in the league, from the Betis.

August 30: Bodipo leaves on loan from Deportivo to Elche for a while.

August 30: According to Marca, the long-term injury to Robben could make the Bayern Munich attempt to sign Van der Vaart on the last day. The Dutchman fell laconvocatoria in the last match of the Madrid against Mallorca.

August 30: The Hercules reached an agreement with Trezeguet.

August 30: Hugo Viana Valencia leaves Sporting Braga, Sevilla team eliminated in the Champions League.

August 29: Liverpool fiche Meireles to replace declining Aquilani in midfield. In this way, the signing of Mahamadou Diarra for the Reds is completely discarded.