Something went wrong, please try again later. The superstar forward re-joined Spurs on loan from Real Madrid in the summer after he moved to Spain in 2013. “There is not one, but now he is better than ever. “Sometimes people write things, and sometimes, some of you like to imagine stories, you need to write stories and sometimes you like to say things that are not really true but there is not one single manager in the world that doesn’t play Gareth Bale if Gareth Bale is in very good condition,” Mourinho said. Zinedine Zidane has already decided Gareth Bale's Real Madrid future amid Tottenham form Gareth Bale has finally hit form for Tottenham following a difficult start to life back at the club, but it seems a return to Real Madrid may not be on the cards however, after Bale's return to north London that he never had a problem with the Welshman, adding: "There will always be things that happen. 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The 31 … In his last four appearances, he has as many goals and assists (seven) as he did in his previous 16 appearances. Gareth Bale insists he has been ignoring his critics – and now hopes Tottenham can use their 4-0 win against Burnley to finish the season strongly. Bale is hitting form just when Tottenham need him to and he could make the difference between a successful season or a disappointing one. Real Madrid are preparing to sell in-form Gareth Bale to fund big-money moves for Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe this summer. He even thinks the 31-year-old can be the difference in achieving a top four finish this season. Who would have seen that coming earlier this season when Bale was barely getting Premier League minutes for Tottenham Hotspur and Jose Mourinho was openly criticizing Bale in the media.. Now, Bale seems determined to prove his doubters wrong, including many of us, and he is in fine scoring form. Gareth Bale's return to Spurs was meant to transform the club into a force - so why isn't he getting game time? According to the Daily Mail, The Spanish giants remain focused on funding a move for either Kylian Mbappe or Erling Braut Haaland this summer.That would become increasingly possible if they can get rid of Bale’s enormous contract. And that's it, you're all set. “That was the best of Gareth, his second goal was absolutely wonderful. Gareth Bale scores his second and Tottenham’s fourth goal in the 4-0 home victory against Burnley. Jose Mourinho believes anyone wondering why it took Gareth Bale so long to hit top form for Tottenham would be better off asking Real Madrid. You won't miss a thing - you'll get all the Spurs news you need right to your inbox. The report claims that Zidane told Real Madrid president Florentino Perez upon Bale's loan departure that even if he scored 30 goals at Spurs, he would not want him back. Having said that, with Real Madrid five points off rivals Atletico Madrid and having played a game more ahead of the meeting between the two clubs this Sunday, Zidane himself is at risk of being shown the door ahead of next season, particularly if Los Blancos do not perform well in the Champions League. Bale won all there is to win at Real Madrid but he did not see eye-to-eye with Zidane, hence the Frenchman's reported desire not to see the Welshman return ahead of next season. The Welsh superstar rolled back the years as he helped Tottenham batter Burnley 4-0 on Sunday. 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In-form Gareth Bale insists Tottenham have 'confidence behind us' ahead of the north London derby against Arsenal on the back of four-match winning streak for Jose Mourinho's men Spurs have an option of their own to keep Bale, or at least for one more season with the option of extending the loan by one year. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article - or any article in the Spurs section of football.london in fact - labelled 'Get the biggest daily stories by email' and click 'Subscribe'. In each football.london Tottenham bulletin, we'll bring you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. Gareth Bale's Form Analysis. ", The Real Madrid boss insisted. For more details, click here. They face strugglers Fulham on Thursday at Craven Cottage before playing Crystal Palace at home on Sunday. “As Jose said it was his staff, his medical staff, the sports scientists and everybody has worked hard to get Gareth back up to speed. “There’s been glimpses and moments, not just in the Burnley game, but in the Europa League where he had that little body movement and change of pace. That is not something Zidane has said publicly, although he had previously been quoted in 2019 as saying: "If he goes tomorrow, so much the better. Gareth Bale has been backed to rediscover his best form at Spurs Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 Ryan Giggs wants Bale fit and firing for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament Credit: Reuters “He’s still not the Gareth Bale we know and is he ever going to be the Gareth Bale we know who can produce what we saw before? 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Gareth Bale responds to Roy Keane and makes vow over form after Tottenham hammer Burnley Tottenham thrashed Burnley 4-0 at home on Sunday, with Gareth Bale scoring twice and … There were high expectations upon his return but injuries again meant we did not see the Bale of old. ESPN FC's Frank Leboeuf and Nedum Onuoha share their thoughts on Tottenham's 4-1 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. These things happen in football, but I've always said he was a spectacular player.". “It’s not just about the two goals he scored, it’s fundamentally about his physical performance. “I’m sure a lot of Spurs fans were saying ‘why wasn’t he playing for longer a few weeks, or months ago’. Injury problems, coupled with a frosty relationship with Zinedine Zidane, hampered the 31-year-old’s recent form at Madrid. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Former manager Harry Redknapp was urging Mourinho to give him a proper run in the side, while ex-teammates were questioning if he there was a mental block because of his injury trouble. Is Gareth Bale finally showing the form that could earn him an extended stay at Tottenham? However, a run of games has shown he is getting back up to the level we are used to. “I just thought the way that we played on the counter, swift, Son, Kane and Bale now added to that. That's according to reports in Spain, which claim the Welshman is not likely to return to Santiago Bernabeu while Zidane remains in charge. Spurs legend Clive Allen has been an ardent supporter of Bale throughout his return to the club. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live, urging Mourinho to give him a proper run in the side. The Wales captain, 31, has struggled to reach his best form during his season-long loan at … GARETH BALE’S long-awaited return to form is being celebrated as much in Spain as it is at Spurs. “There is a pack fighting for Champions League football. On 6 August, Bale scored his first league goal, a free kick, to level the score at 1–1 against Derby County. competition that is very much winnable for them this season. Zinedine Zidane does not want Gareth Bale back at Real Madrid. If you decide later you no longer wish to receive the emails, hit the unsubscribe link in the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. Gareth Bale is a Forward who has appeared in 14 matches this season in Premier League, playing a total of 567 minutes.Gareth Bale scores an average of 0.79 goals for every 90 minutes that the player is on the pitch. With Bale's return to form, questions have surfaced whether he could be welcomed back to Real Madrid when his loan spell ends following this season, but it seems that won't be the case. Gareth Bale has finally hit form for Tottenham following a difficult start to life back at the club, but it seems a return to Real Madrid may not be on the cards. Gareth Bale and Willian were perhaps deemed the most disappointing summer signings from any of the so-called 'Top Six' Premier League clubs at the midway point of the season. Gareth Bale's upturn in form could convince Tottenham to extend his loan spell in North London Credit: Tom Jenkins/ The Guardian. The north London derby is then at the Emirates on March 14 with the chance to earn bragging rights over their rivals – and pile more pressure on Mikel Arteta with his side down 10th place. “Obviously, he can put the ball in the back of the net as well, which is a massive plus to Spurs.”. Jose Mourinho believes Gareth Bale has overcome a 'psychological barrier' in his return to top form for Tottenham in recent weeks.. And with the January transfer window now open there's plenty of content to get your teeth into. Mikel Arteta believes Jose Mourinho deserves immense credit for the way in which he has helped inspire Gareth Bale’s return to form with Tottenham. The Wales international has struggled … Gareth Bale’s return to form and fitness at Tottenham has made him the Premier League’s most effective player in his limited playing time. Despite Gareth Bale’s impressive form as of late at Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid haven’t changed their stance on the winger.. We'll also send special newsletters when big stories break or there's a special event happening. Gareth Bale is back to his best for Tottenham and could play an important role in firing them to the top four and earn bragging rights over rivals Arsenal. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho says he is ‘totally convinced’ on the talent of Gareth Bale amid questions over his form. Gareth Bale arrived back at Spurs on-loan from Real Madrid in the summer The Welsh forward is yet to have the expected on-pitch impact since re-joining However, the form … Graeme Souness wants to see more from Gareth Bale as Roy Keane tells the Tottenham Hotspur star to "look at [Cristiano] Ronaldo" after failing to make an impact until recent weeks. The Wales international has scored 4 goals and produced 3 assists in his last 4 matches or … Gareth Bale has scored four goals in his last four games He left north London a club legend and won just about everything there was to win with Los Blancos. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Gareth Bale has so much quality and so much class, slowly but surely we are starting to see it,” Allen told talkSPORT 2. He left north London a club legend and won just about everything there was to win with Los Blancos. THEY say a little love goes a long way… and I wouldn’t argue with that when it comes to Gareth Bale. Formé à l'académie de football de Bath, affiliée au club de Southampton, Gareth Bale arrive au club en 2005 et dispute son premier match professionnel avec le club anglais le 17 avril 2006 lors de la réception de Millwall (2-0), à seize ans et neuf mois. Bale has returned to form in recent weeks, scoring four goals in his last three appearances for Tottenham, looking more like his old self after a disappointing first half of the season in north London. “I think we all knew that. The young wide man has spent the season out on loan in Germany but what awaits him when he returns to the Premier League club? GARETH BALE has confirmed he is returning to Real Madrid next season. While he is also making more passes and attempting more dribbles per game as his role in the team grows. Gareth Bale says he plans to return to Real Madrid next season after his loan at Tottenham ends. He has shown signs of rediscovering his best form. “It was a very good performance by Spurs and we needed it just to keep themselves in the pack. Gareth Bale is showing signs of an upturn in form (Image: Getty) “My understanding is around the facilities and training ground he’s been a positive person, a … 4. ROY KEANE claims Gareth Bale ‘looks way off it’ and doubts the Tottenham superstar can rediscover his top form. Whisper it quietly, but Gareth Bale may be a player back in form. That hasn’t happened. Despite Bale's agent claiming the forward still loves the city of Madrid, reports from Defensa Central claim Zidane will not accept Bale's return ahead of next season, 'even if he scores 20 or 30 goals' this season. Gareth Bale's recent good form for Tottenham will benefit Wales, says assistant boss Robert Page. The next four games are crucial for Tottenham if they have any hope of kicking on this season. Now he has ups and downs in the speed he brings to his actions.”. Bale returned to Spurs from Real Madrid on-loan in the summer, but he struggled for form, fitness, and confidence for much of the year. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Gareth Bale’s form makes him this week’s top pick (PA graphic) His eight-points-per-game average is the highest over the period covered by FPL’s form rating, narrowly ahead of his fellow midfield recommendations in what is the most competitive area of the field. However, in recent weeks, the Welsh flier has begun to find his legs … On 17 April 2006, at the age of 16 years and 275 days, Bale became the second youngest player ever to play for Southampton (after Theo Walcott, who was 132 days younger) when he made his debut in the Saints' 2–0 victory against Millwall. Gareth Bale has found form for Spurs recently and could extend his stay with the club (Image: JULIAN FINNEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) ... Gareth Bale would take a pay cut in order to stay at Tottenham next season rather than go back to parent club Real Madrid, according to Micah Richards. Real Madrid loanee Gareth Bale is playing his best football in years. He really announced his return on Sunday when he scored twice against Burnley in a sparkling performance but the signs have been there in the last few games. The Wales winger struggled for playing time after returning to Spurs on loan from Real Madrid, with Bale himself admitting he has taken longer than he would have liked to reach top form. Mourinho sent a message to those who doubted the Wales international following the win over Burnley that put his side back up to eighth – and just six points off West Ham in fourth. The final score at Pride Park was 2–2. 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