Report: Spurs discussing Gareth Bale move with Real Madrid

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Tottenham Hotspur are set to hold talks with Real Madrid concerning a potential move for Gareth Bale, but the Daily Mail suggests that a deal is going to be incredibly difficult to agree.

Spurs fans would be forgiven for rolling their eyes when they hear of potential interest in the forward. It seems Bale is linked with a return to the club during almost every window.

The Welshman left for £85 million (via Daily Mail). But his time at the Bernabeu has proved to be turbulent. There have certainly been incredible highs, but he has also come in for a lot of criticism.

He has managed 30 league starts in a single season just once with Los Blancos. And he appears to be out of favour under Zinedine Zidane.

And that appears to have prompted Tottenham to make initial enquiries into the possibility of re-signing the 30-year-old.

The Daily Mail reports that the two clubs are set to discuss a potential deal for Bale. However, it appears that there are plenty of stumbling blocks to overcome.

The Mail suggests that Tottenham would want Madrid to let Bale leave for next to nothing. It is also claimed that Bale would have to take a huge pay-cut on the £600,000-a-week he currently earns.

However, the Mail notes that the La Liga side have previously blocked from leaving for China over a lack of a transfer fee. And Bale is said to be unwilling to take a wage cut.

TBR View – Spurs right not to break bank for Bale

If Daniel Levy can get the terms he wants, bringing Bale back could prove a masterstroke. Despite his issues, he retains the ability to change any game with a moment of breathtaking brilliance.

If Bale is not willing to take a pay-cut, Tottenham should walk away without hesitation. Of course, it would be surprising if Spurs were willing to compromise anyway given how much he currently earns.

But Tottenham would still be taking a gamble bringing Bale in. He has struggled with injury during his time in Spain, so may not necessarily prove to be worth the substantial outlay.

On Levy’s terms, Bale could be a brilliant signing. But it does appear that there are too many hurdles to clear this time around.