Source: Daily_Mail
Gareth Bale wanted by Barcelona
[LNB]Barcelona are set to make a stunning ?35million bid for Tottenham superstar Gareth Bale. [LNB]The Spanish giants sent chief scout Albert Valentine to see the Wales international star in Tottenham's 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday.[LNB] Brace yourself: Tottenham are preparing for a bid from the European champions [LNB] [LNB]And reports in Spain say manager Pep Guardiola is now considering a firm offer for the winger. [LNB]Bale is under contract at White Hart Lane until 2015 after penning a new deal in March. [LNB]But the north London club's resolve is likely to be tested if the European champions submit a firm offer.[LNB] Enter the dragon: Bale training with Wales earlier this week [LNB] [LNB] Deep purple: Bale scored and set one up in the win over Fulham [LNB]Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy held firm in Chelsea's ?40m pursuit of Luka Modric in the summer - and Spurs fans will be hoping for more of the same with Bale. [LNB]A move to the Catalan giants however, would signal a difficult period for north London after rivals Arsenal reluctantly sold captain Cesc Fabregas in the summer.[LNB] The 22-year-old has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Inter Milan in the past, but could find a move to the European champions difficult to resist. [LNB]Although Bale operates the left wing at Tottenham, Guardiola sees the Wales star as an attacking left-back and the ideal replacement for Maxwell, Eric Abidal and Adriano, who are all seen as weak links. [LNB]The Tottenham man's pace and ability to deliver to the killer ball from out wide would also mirror that of Dani Alves on the right. [LNB] Bust-up: Liverpool are monitoring the Villa situation [LNB] According to reports Barcelona are considering selling David Villa following an alleged bust-up with Lionel Messi.[LNB] And Guardiola could use the cash from the sale of the Spain hitman, who on Thursday was linked with a move to Liverpool, to land Bale. [LNB] Redknapp wants giant Llorente to lead Tottenham's attack after missing out on Damiao Liverpool plot sensational swoop for Villa amid rumours of Barca bust-up with Messi Managerless Leicester take Tottenham target Lavery on trial [LNB] [LNB]
