Sports Direct News. The Wales international originally appeared alongside Clint Dempsey as the Lilywhite's background on the micro-social networking website. However, the Londoner's have pulled down the image, and replaced the duo with Mousa Dembele and Aaron Lennon on their official account. Despite the reason for the swap likely down to the fact that Dempsey has just completed a move to MLS outfit Seattle Sounders, it has not stopped the rumour mill from churning. Speculation that Bale is about to join Spanish giants Real Madrid continues to intensify, with the 24-year-old being linked with a world-record transfer to the Bernabeu this summer. Today, it was reported that the ex-Southampton man will miss Spurs's final pre-season game this Saturday, with Bale set to sit out the clash against Espanyol because of a glute injury. And many fear the double PFA Player of the Year has already featured in a Tottenham shirt for the final time as Real plan talks with the Londoner's chairman Daniel Levy over a potential move. Meanwhile, Spurs have announced the signing of Valencia striker Roberto Soldado for £26 million, with the 28-year-old expected to make his debut on Saturday.