Real Madrid in talks with Tottenham over Gareth Bale transfer, Carlo Ancelotti confirms. Photo: Daily Mirror
Gareth Bale attended his training session with Tottenham Hotspur yesterday amid rumours about a move to Real Madrid in a likely world record transfer deal.
The north London club have faced persistent questions about their star winger, who was voted player of the year and young player of the year last season by his English Premier League peers after scoring 26 goals.
Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas said during the club’s pre-season visit to Hong Kong last week that they were in talks with the Wales international about a new contract.
He said he was optimistic of reaching agreement on a deal but fuelled speculation that the 24-year-old would leave the club after saying there was no agreement at present.
Since then, the British and Spanish media have gone into overdrive, with Bale reportedly being given a price tag upwards of the record £80-million (R1.2-billion) Real paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.
French legend and former Real player Zinedine Zidane, an ambassador for the Spanish club, said: “If he [Bale] has expressed a desire to join Madrid, then Tottenham should give him permission to speak with us.
“The chance to play for Real Madrid might only come around once in a player’s lifetime – it’s understandable Gareth doesn’t want to miss out on it.” – Sapa-AFP
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