GARETH BALE’s inconsistent form at Tottenham could scupper Real Madrid’s summer transfer plans, according to reports.
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are just two of the names linked to the Spanish giants as they formulate a mega spending spree.
Gareth Bale’s form and fitness issues could put off a buyer in the summer marketCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Having gone the entire window without making a signing last summer, Zinedine Zidane is ready to splash the cash once more at the end of the campaign.
But a number of factors are said to be crucial to allowing such a splurge.
One important point on Real’s to-do list is cutting down the club’s large wage bill.
Among the highest-earners is Bale, whose £650,000-a-week wages are being largely subsidised by Madrid during his Tottenham loan.
Allowing the 31-year-old to head back to North London was thought to be the best way of him recovering form and earning a permanent move in the upcoming windows.
However, his inconsistent displays and injury problems have left Real worried that he will return in the summer without a buyer, according to Spanish outlet AS.
Such an event would once again leave Los Blancos lumbered with Bale and his huge contract that does not expire until 2022.
Much like his recent seasons in Madrid, the Welshman has been unable to put a regular run of games together.
Having started each of Tottenham’s Europa League group stage games, he has made just four appearances in the Premier League.
A knee problem kept Bale out of action in the early weeks of his loan stay before he was forced off in the win at Stoke with a calf issue.
The winger’s header in that Carabao Cup tie was just the third goal he has scored since rejoining the North London club.
Jose Mourinho said after the match: “It was his decision – something he felt.
“He told me immediately when walking to the dressing room [at half-time].”
The Spurs boss had noted earlier in the month that Bale ‘needs to get his confidence back’ when it comes to playing multiple games a week.
Should Real successfully shift the forward ahead of the summer, a wealth of stars including David Alaba and Phil Foden could be on their radar.
One report earlier in the year even suggested the French trio of Mbappe, Dayot Upamecano and Eduardo Camavinga would be targeted as a new wave of Galacticos.
Jose Mourinho says he will use Bale in the right way
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
