Spurs bid rejected

Tottenham have had a £2million bid for Mark van Bommel rejected by PSV Eindhoven. PSV's spokesman Pedro Salazar confirmed there had been contact with Spurs over the Holland midfielder.

He said: 'It is true we are talking to Tottenham about Mark van Bommel. I believe they made an offer, but PSV did not find it good enough to go through with the negotiations. It is something we are waiting on. Mark has been here for five years and sooner or later we know the big players are going to leave, that is the way of life for PSV.

'If a club from England or Spain or Italy comes, we know the players will go so it is just a case of trying to secure the best price.'

Spurs, who lost 1-0 to Southampton on Saturday, could face opposition to sign Van Bommel from German side Schalke 04, who watched the player score in the UEFA Cup last week.