Source: Team_Talk
Spurs await van der Vaart clearance
Tottenham are hoping to receive confirmation from the Premier League that they beat the transfer deadline to sign Rafael van der Vaart.[LNB] Spurs remain poised to land Tuesday's biggest coup as the window closed in unexpected drama.[LNB]Manager Harry Redknapp revealed he became aware of Real Madrid midfielder Van der Vaart's availability for a cut-price £8million just two hours before the 6pm cut-off.[LNB]But as night fell, there was still no confirmation from either club that the move had been completed in time.[LNB]Redknapp claimed 27-year-old Holland star Van der Vaart had been due to join Bayern Munich for £18million but the move broke down.[LNB]He said on Sky Sports News: "It's still dragging on.[LNB]"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.[LNB]"It's something to do with clearance.[LNB]"I think he was going to Bayern Munich yesterday for £18million and suddenly he became much cheaper.[LNB]"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.[LNB]"The fee has come crashing down because the deadline is so close.[LNB]"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."[LNB]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.[LNB]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."
