The Premier League is looking at Tottenham's deadline-day £8m transfer for Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, according to BBC Sport. Spurs moved for the 27-year-old Dutch international only two hours before the transfer window closed at 1800 BST. But the Premier League is examining the circumstances around the switch and a decision is expected on Wednesday.
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Spurs boss Harry Redknapp claimed van der Vaart had been set to join Bayern Munich for £18m but the deal collapsed. "He's a great passer of the ball, he's a top footballer, he will join in here and be a big plus," said Redknapp, who is hopeful the deal will be approved by the Premier League. van der Vaart helped Netherlands reach this summer's World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0, but has struggled to establish himself at Real since signing from Hamburg two years ago.
"It was a last-minute job [you've had a few of those, ain't you 'Arry?]. When I came in this morning it wasn't something I was looking to do," said Redknapp. "I think he was going to Bayern Munich on Monday for £18m and suddenly he became much cheaper. They let me know around 1600 BST that he was available for £8m 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."
UPDATE - Wednesday, 1 September 2010 15:24
All done and dusted!
All done and dusted!
