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title: "Tottenham: Alasdair Gold makes Gareth Bale claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-03-25T17:35:57Z"
modified: "2022-03-25T17:35:57Z"
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# Tottenham: Alasdair Gold makes Gareth Bale claim

**Tottenham correspondent [Alasdair Gold](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/paulo-dybala-conte-tottenham-levy-23486393#comments-section) has made a claim over the possibility of Gareth Bale returning to north London in the summer.**

### The Lowdown: Pre-contract reports

Bale spent last season on loan at Spurs, scoring [16](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-bale/leistungsdaten/spieler/39381/plus/0?saison=2020) goals in [34](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-bale/leistungsdaten/spieler/39381/plus/0?saison=2020) appearances. He returned to Real Madrid over the summer, where he has once again been surplus to requirements, despite Carlo Ancelotti taking over at the Bernabeu.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

The 32-year-old has played just [270](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-bale/leistungsdaten/spieler/39381/plus/0?saison=2021) minutes of La Liga action this season, with [reports](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/gareth-bale-summer-transfer-agreed-months-ago-report) last month claiming Tottenham have already reached a pre-contract agreement with Bale when he becomes a free agent in July.

### The Latest: Gold’s comments

Gold ran a Q&A on [football.london](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/paulo-dybala-conte-tottenham-levy-23486393#comments-section) on Thursday lunchtime and was asked by one Spurs supporter about the possibility of Bale making a return under Antonio Conte next season.

This is what he had to say, admitting he was ‘intrigued’ over Bale’s next move.

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> “As much as I’d like to see Gareth Bale have a last hurrah in front of full crowds at Spurs I just can’t see how he fits Conte’s team with the workrate and pressing required for an older player with his injury nightmares of recent seasons.
>
> “I’m as intrigued as anyone to see what the Welshman does next.”

### The Verdict: Look elsewhere?

Bale once again showcased his world-class talent for Wales on Thursday, scoring [twice](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/12574226/wales-2-1-austria-gareth-bale-magic-sends-wales-closer-to-2022-world-cup) to help his country take a step closer to the World Cup later this year.

However, going off his [injury issues](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-bale/verletzungen/spieler/39381) in recent years, along with Conte’s [physical demands](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/antonio-contes-methods-will-be-ringing-alarm-bells-for-tottenhams-hr-department-mbr8c6lhc), it could be a wise move to avoid a reunion with Bale.

He may not be able to cope with the Italian’s methods and would be on a big wage, so going after a younger more central attacker to rival Harry Kane looks to be the smarter option.

***In other news: [‘A big deal’ – Gold drops ‘behind the scenes’ claim at Spurs on ‘brilliant’ forward.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-alasdair-gold-makes-dane-scarlett-claim/)***