Says agent:Tottenham failed in Marica move

Tottenham have failed in a move for Romanian striker Ciprian Marica, who is likely to move to Spain instead, according to his agent.

The 27-year-old is a free agent after leaving Bundesliga outfit Schalke following the expiry of his contract.

Arsenal had also been credited with holding an interest in the Romania international but the player's agent, Victor Becali, has suggested a move to England will not happen with Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano linked.

Becali told Dolce Sport: Marica's transfer to Tottenham failed.

Rayo cannot pay the salary, nor can they approach half the salary that he had in Schalke.
Very few teams in Spain can pay well, but Marica is now in Madrid.