Source: Daily_Mail
Roberto Mancini predicts huge scramble for Gareth Bale if 'one-man team' Spurs decide to sell him
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Gareth Bale would be 'the strongest target ' for the leading clubs in Europe this summer if his club Tottenham made him available amid reported interest from Juventus.[LNB]And he claims that if Bale does leave White Hart Lane, Spurs will only be half as strong as a unit and struggle to challenge for honours.[LNB]Reports in Italy claim the Serie A club are keen to sign the Wales winger, who has caught the eye with some sparkling performances for Spurs this season - including a Champions League hat-trick at the San Siro against Inter Milan.[LNB] Impressive: Gareth Bale scored a Champions League hat-trick against Inter this season[LNB]And Mancini reckons Juve would take a leap in quality if they were to prise the 21-year-old from the north London club.[LNB]He insisted: 'Last year Bale had already proved his value but his career had not yet taken off.[LNB]'Now you would need a lot of money (to sign him). He is a very expensive player. Certainly, Juve with Bale would gain a lot.[LNB]'Moreover, what is certain is that if Tottenham decides to put him on the market, Bale would be the strongest target in the summer.[LNB]'Perhaps he (Bale) is the only player who is not a striker that can make a difference. Without him, Tottenham loses 50 per cent of their potential.'[LNB]Bale's contract at White Hart Lane runs to 2014 and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy last month assured fans the club had no intention of selling him. [LNB] Tottenham to press ahead with Neville move despite hands off warningChelsea step up bid to snatch Pienaar from Spurs with £3m offer to EvertonCrocked King facing new woe as groin injury keeps Tottenham defender outHammer time! Bridge to seal six-month loan deal after watching cup winDzeko delivers opening blast at United as injured Balotelli is out for a monthReal Zaragoza join the chase to clinch signature of City's Santa CruzAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB][LNB] Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini, Daniel Levy, Gareth Bale Places: Wales, Italy, Europe
