Spurs and Hammers lose out as Van Nistelrooy heads to Hamburg

Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping he can impress enough for Hamburg toearn a place at this summer's World Cup finals after agreeing an18-month contract to join the German club from Real Madrid.   The 33-year-old had been linked with a host of clubs recently as helooked to secure more playing time, with West Ham and Tottenham justtwo of the teams that were interested in the former Manchester Unitedstriker.   But HSV confirmed after their 1-0 Bundesliga defeat at BorussiaDortmund this evening that they had won the race for the player'ssignature.  Ruud awakening: Van Nistelrooy (left) asked too much money for Tottenham's liking Tottenham boss Redknapp now turns his attention to striker HuntelaarSpurs stunned by Van Nistelrooy wage demands, admits Harry RedknappWEST HAM UNITED FC

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