Tottenham are threatening Real Madrid plans for goalkeeper Carlos Abad.

Marca says Spurs could move for Abad after Real Madrid opted against signing the Spanish goalkeeper.

Abad, who turns 22 on Wednesday, is set to return to his parent club Tenerife after spending two years on loan at Real Madrid's reserve side Castilla.

Real Madrid had the option to secure the goalkeeper's services on a permanent basis for €3m but they decided against activating the clause.

Abad impressed for Castilla and his performances are believed to have caught the eye of Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.