Tottenham look set to miss out on Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra after AC Milan agreed a loan deal, according to reports.
Spurs were thought to be close to capturing the defensive midfielder at the end of last week after agreeing a deal with Madrid. However, wages were thought to be holding up the deal from being completed.
According to reports in Italy today, AC Milan have moved swiftly to replace the injured Mathieu Flamini, who is set to miss 5 months through injury, and snapped up Diarra on a season long loan.
The news will be softened if Tottenham can complete a deal for England international Scott Parker, with a deal thought to be close despite West Ham’s late bid to keep the player.
