Former Dinamo Zagreb president Zdravko Mamic claims Tottenham wanted Alen Halilovic and Tin Jedvaj to replace Gareth Bale in 2013, but the deal fell through. After Bale joined Real Madrid in a big-money deal, Spurs were looking to help fill the void with the two young Croatian stars. Much to Mamic's chagrin, Halilovic had a last-minute change of heart. "Our biggest failure were transfers o...Full Story »

Alen Halilovic further cemented his importance to Sporting Gijon by scoring the only goal in his side's 1-0 win at home to Malaga. The Croatian's low, sweeping drive after 27 minutes takes the Asturians all the way up to 12th in the Primera Division with 12 points, just three more than Malaga, who slip down to the last place above the relegation zone. The acquisition of the Croatian internatio...Full Story »

TOTTENHAM have beaten their London rivals by swooping for two Croatian superkids. Both Chelsea and Arsenal wanted Dinamo Zagreb starlets Alen Halilovic and Tin Jedvaj, both 17. But Andre Villas-Boas is close to agreeing a £17million deal for the pair. Attacking midfielder Halilovic became the second youngest-ever player to take part in a Champions League game last season. He has already...Full Story »