Real Betis winger lvaro Vadillo is the latest player to be touted as a replacement for Gareth Bale, according to the
Express. Bale continues to be heavily linked with a world-transfer-record-breaking move to Real Madrid this summer, with his departure believed to be imminent. And that could see Spurs stepping up their interest in the Betis teenager, 18, who was linked with the Lilywhites last month. According to Spanish newspaper
Marca, Tottenham were keeping an eye on Vadillo throughout the course of the European Under-19 Championships, where the winger was one of Spain's standout performers. Spurs also reportedly scouted the midfielder as Betis took on Fulham in a pre-season friendly at Craven Cottage on Monday. And while the Londoners are yet to lodge an official bid for the starlet, negotiations with Betis could soon be on the cards, particularly if Real make headway in their efforts to sign Bale. Betis will be loathe to lose one of their brightest young assets, with club president Miguel Guillen's warning it would take a big sum of cash to persuade the La Liga club into selling the youngster. Vadillo has a £17.3 million release clause in his contract but that would be easily offset by the monster funds Tottenham would receive from the selling of Bale.