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.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.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. Impressive: Gareth Bale scored a Champions League hat-trick against Inter this seasonAnd Mancini reckons Juve would take a leap in quality if they were to prise the 21-year-old from the north London club.He insisted: 'Last year Bale had already proved his value but his career had not yet taken off.'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.'Moreover, what is certain is that if Tottenham decides to put him on the market, Bale would be the strongest target in the summer.'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.'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. 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 Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini, Daniel Levy, Gareth Bale Places: Wales, Italy, Europe