Spurs flop Gareth could Bale out as Birmingham eye 3m defender

Forgotten: Bale is down the pecking order at Spurs Alex McLeish is lining up a move for Tottenham defender Gareth Bale when the transfer window opens in January. Birmingham manager McLeish will have around £40million at his disposal following Carson Yeung's takeover and, according to the Daily Mirror, will spend £3m on the Spurs left-back. Wales international Bale has had a torrid time since arriving at White Hart Lane from Southampton two years ago and has made just one start in the Premier League this season. Rangers striker Kris Boyd, Celtic winger Aiden McGeady and Sporting Gijon's Michel have also been linked with moves to St Andrew's.