Graeme Souness hails the return of 'absolute star' Gareth Bale to Tottenham Hotspur
4 years, 3 months ago

Graeme Souness hails the return of 'absolute star' Gareth Bale to Tottenham Hotspur

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness has praised the return of 'absolute superstar' Gareth Bale, as the Sky Sports pundit admitted the Welshman's arrival at Spurs makes them a strong contender for a top four finish. Bale's arrival comes as a major boost for Jose Mourinho's side, who are looking to return to the top four after finishing well outside the Champions League places in sixth last season. Graeme Souness has hailed the return of Gareth Bale, who the pundit called an 'absolute star' Bale sealed a sensational return to the club earlier this month on a season long loan deal And Souness, joined by former Spurs captain Michael Dawson and Micah Richards, praised the return of the Welshman, who won the PFA Player and Young Player of the Season awards before he joined Madrid in 2013. Ex-Spurs captain Michael Dawson says Jose Mourinho's side are a strong chance for top four Micah Richards revealed his excitement at the prospect of Spurs' new look front three 'I think he will still run in behind, he will still have that pace,' he said.

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Tottenham confirm the transfer of highly-rated youngster Ashley Phillips from Blackburn Rovers... with the defender becoming Ange Postecoglou's fourth summer signing
1 year, 5 months ago

Tottenham confirm the transfer of highly-rated youngster Ashley Phillips from Blackburn Rovers... with the defender becoming Ange Postecoglou's fourth summer signing

Daily Mail  

Tottenham have completed the signing of Blackburn Rovers defender Ashley Phillips. Tottenham have confirmed the signing of promising young defender Ashley Phillips We are delighted to announce the signing of 18-year-old defender Ashley Phillips 🤍 — Tottenham Hotspur August 5, 2023 Phillips becomes Ange Postecoglou's fourth signing of the summer transfer window Phillips told the club's website: 'I can't wait …

Graeme Souness lashes out at Hugo Lloris after Tottenham's loss vs Aston Villa: He is past his sell-by date
2 years ago

Graeme Souness lashes out at Hugo Lloris after Tottenham's loss vs Aston Villa: He is past his sell-by date

India Today  

Former Liverpool captain Graham Souness has lashed out at Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, saying he is past his use-by date. Speaking after the match, Souness said he is not a fan of Lloris, adding that he is past his use-by date. Former Tottenham star Jamie Redknapp believes the club is a long way away from regaining their position in the …

Son Heung-min is now Tottenham's talisman over Harry Kane: 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Premier League
3 years, 3 months ago

Son Heung-min is now Tottenham's talisman over Harry Kane: 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Premier League

Daily Mail  

Watching Liverpool's thrilling draw against Manchester City only made it harder to digest that the Premier League, which once again threw up a big set of talking points, is set to take a two-week hiatus for the international break. Son is Tottenham's talisman, not Kane When Harry Kane announced his decision to stay at Spurs this season - despite clearly …

Gareth Bale coy over his Tottenham future after admitting he 'knows' if he will stay at the club
3 years, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale coy over his Tottenham future after admitting he 'knows' if he will stay at the club

Daily Mail  

Tottenham forward Gareth Bale has admitted he 'knows' what his future holds, but will not reveal the details out of a fear of causing 'chaos'. There is also little hope of Bale holding an important role at Madrid next term, despite Zinedine Zidane's uncertain future, and the LaLiga outfit are likely to sell. Bale arrived back at Tottenham for his …

Gareth Bale plans on returning to Real Madrid after Tottenham Hotspur loan
3 years, 9 months ago

Gareth Bale plans on returning to Real Madrid after Tottenham Hotspur loan

India TV News  

Gareth Bale plans to end his Tottenham stay at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid. “The original plan was to do a season at Spurs and after the Euros still have a year left at Real Madrid,” Bale said. "My plan is to go back, that’s as far as I have planned.” Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho …

Tottenham star Gareth Bale expects Real Madrid to honour lucrative salary ahead of potential exit
3 years, 10 months ago

Tottenham star Gareth Bale expects Real Madrid to honour lucrative salary ahead of potential exit

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale is reportedly set to demand Real Madrid honour and pay-up the remainder of his lucrative £600,00-per-week salary, even if he never plays for them again. As a result, Bale could look to extend his season-long loan from Madrid who are currently paying half of the £600,000 weekly bill - and the Welshman is adamant that Real will have …

Gareth Bale left out of Tottenham FA Cup squad as Welshman's homecoming hits new low
3 years, 10 months ago

Gareth Bale left out of Tottenham FA Cup squad as Welshman's homecoming hits new low

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale was left out of Tottenham's matchday squad to face Everton in the FA Cup by Jose Mourinho in the latest low for the Welshman since his return to north London. Bale returned to great fanfare on loan from Real Madrid in the summer but he has struggled and Sportsmail revealed last week that Tottenham have questioned Bale's appetite …

Gareth Bale still has something to offer Tottenham, says ex-Wales boss Chris Coleman
3 years, 11 months ago

Gareth Bale still has something to offer Tottenham, says ex-Wales boss Chris Coleman

Daily Mail  

Former Wales boss Chris Coleman insists Gareth Bale should not be written off just yet despite his ongoing struggles while on loan at Tottenham. Gareth Bale still has something to offer Spurs this season, says ex-Wales boss Chris Coleman And while his chances of turning things around at Spurs are fading, Coleman believes Bale is struggling to get into a …

Real Madrid facing HUGE Gareth Bale problem if Tottenham opt against signing him permanently
3 years, 11 months ago

Real Madrid facing HUGE Gareth Bale problem if Tottenham opt against signing him permanently

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid could be left with a huge administrative headache if Tottenham decide against making Gareth Bale's loan move a permanent one. Real Madrid will be hoping that Gareth Bale is offered a permanent Spurs deal after his loan The Spanish giants were desperately hoping that Bale's return to Spurs would be a huge success and would lead to his …

Premier League: Jose Mourinho says Tottenham Hotspur won't use Gareth Bale as striker in Harry Kane's absence
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Jose Mourinho says Tottenham Hotspur won't use Gareth Bale as striker in Harry Kane's absence

Firstpost  

London: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has ruled out using Gareth Bale as a striker as he prepares for a spell without the “irreplaceable” Harry Kane. The England captain will miss Sunday’s trip to Brighton, leaving Mourinho with a dilemma over how to replace a player who scored or assisted 23 of Tottenham’s 34 Premier League goals this season. “Harry Kane …

Tottenham 'confident Son Heung-min WILL sign new £200,000-per-week deal' once contract talks resume
4 years ago

Tottenham 'confident Son Heung-min WILL sign new £200,000-per-week deal' once contract talks resume

Daily Mail  

Tottenham are confident Son Heung-min will sign a new bumper £200,000-per-week deal once contract talks resume, according to reports. Tottenham are confident Son Heung-min will sign a new £200,000-per-week deal However, even with talks currently on hold, Spurs are confident that Son will extend his stay beyond 2023 and agree to a 25 per cent increase on his current £150,000 …

Tottenham can aim for a top-four finish in the Premier League with Gareth Bale
4 years, 2 months ago

Tottenham can aim for a top-four finish in the Premier League with Gareth Bale

Daily Mail  

Tottenham's new front three featuring Gareth Bale is mouthwatering — but fans must give him time to build an understanding with Harry Kane. We've seen Kane and Son Heung-min develop a fantastic partnership that helped Spurs hit five at Southampton and put six past Manchester United. Gareth Bale offers more to Spurs but needs time, says former Spurs midfielder Danny …

Glenn Hoddle believes Gareth Bale can be the 'creator' Tottenham are lacking
4 years, 2 months ago

Glenn Hoddle believes Gareth Bale can be the 'creator' Tottenham are lacking

Daily Mail  

Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale may lack the pace he had five or six years ago but can make up for it with his improved passing range, according to Glenn Hoddle. Hoddle, the Spurs player and then boss from 2001-03, said current manager Jose Mourinho could tweak his formation to get the best out of Bale in a more creative …

MARTIN KEOWN: Gareth Bale is being welcomed back at Tottenham with open arms
4 years, 2 months ago

MARTIN KEOWN: Gareth Bale is being welcomed back at Tottenham with open arms

Daily Mail  

When I went home to Arsenal after seven years away, I found next to nothing had changed. Gareth Bale has arrived back at Tottenham after seven years to a brand new stadium and a state-of-the-art training base. Much has changed since Gareth Bale left Tottenham in 2013 including a huge new stadium But the Wales captain is the superstar being …

Gareth Bale 'wanted to move to Man United this summer... but grew tired of waiting for Ed Woodward'
4 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Bale 'wanted to move to Man United this summer... but grew tired of waiting for Ed Woodward'

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale was keen on a move to Manchester United this summer but grew tired of waiting for the club's hierarchy to make a decision on Jadon Sancho, it has been reported. United's will-they-won't-they transfer saga with Sancho has been hitting headlines throughout the window, and there are still possibilities a deal will be done before Monday evening's deadline. Gareth …

Son Heung-min sidelined 'for a while' with hamstring injury picked up in Spurs' draw with Newcastle
4 years, 3 months ago

Son Heung-min sidelined 'for a while' with hamstring injury picked up in Spurs' draw with Newcastle

Daily Mail  

Tottenham's woes have continued as Jose Mourinho confirmed Son Heung-min was withdrawn at half-time of their 1-1 draw with Newcastle with a hamstring injury. Son Heung-min suffered a hamstring injury in Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Sunday In his post-match press conference, the Portuguese boss said: 'It's an injury. The South Korean will be out 'for a while' with …

Bale says Mourinho played a big role in his Spurs return
4 years, 3 months ago

Bale says Mourinho played a big role in his Spurs return

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale is relishing the opportunity to work with manager Jose Mourinho, who had unsuccessfully tried to sign the Welshman in the past. Bale completed a loan move from Spanish champion Real Madrid back to his former club Spurs on Saturday, ending a seven-year stay at the Bernabeu. RELATED| “He's spoken to me about a few positions …

Gareth Bale signs for Spurs... but will not make debut until next month after medical confirms knee injury
4 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Bale signs for Spurs... but will not make debut until next month after medical confirms knee injury

The Telegraph  

Gareth Bale completed his emotional Tottenham homecoming on Saturday and said he hopes his experience of winning Europe's biggest competitions will rub off on his new team-mates and help end Spurs' 12-year trophy drought. Telegraph Sport revealed on Friday that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has negotiated a ‘bargain’ deal that will see Spurs pay £220,000-a-week of his £600,000-a-week Real wages. …

Gareth Bale to cost Tottenham bargain £9m on season-long loan deal
4 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Bale to cost Tottenham bargain £9m on season-long loan deal

The Telegraph  

Former manager Mauricio Pochettino claimed the move would have never happened in his 5½ years at Tottenham, but he backed the 31-year-old to succeed in his second spell at the club he previously spent six seasons at. Now look, he’s coming back to Tottenham …’” Bale’s return is just one of a number of recent moves that will boost the …

Tottenham need Gareth Bale's magic.. but his arrival is a worrying sign
4 years, 3 months ago

Tottenham need Gareth Bale's magic.. but his arrival is a worrying sign

Daily Mail  

Images of magic moments conjured by Gareth Bale in a Tottenham shirt are not hard to muster. Gareth Bale is on the verge of returning to Tottenham six years after he left the club Bale became one of the best players in the Premier League during his time in north London The Welshman scooped both the PFA Player and Young …

Gareth Bale would be the highest-paid player at Tottenham
4 years, 3 months ago

Gareth Bale would be the highest-paid player at Tottenham

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale would still be the highest paid player at Tottenham even if Real Madrid contribute half of his £500,000-a-week wages. Tottenham are confident they can secure Gareth Bale's sensational return from Real Madrid The Wales star spent six seasons at Spurs before a world record £86m move to Real in 2013 Bale would move ahead of £200,000-a-week striker Harry …

Man Utd are 'STILL an option for Gareth Bale' despite Spurs closing in on deal for Real Madrid star
4 years, 3 months ago

Man Utd are 'STILL an option for Gareth Bale' despite Spurs closing in on deal for Real Madrid star

Daily Mail  

Manchester United are still very much in the picture to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid this summer, according to reports. Developments on Tuesday pointed to Bale returning to Tottenham after chairman Daniel Levy had held positive talks with the La Liga champions about a loan deal which would see Madrid pay in excess of 50 per cent of the …

Tottenham in talks to sign Gareth Bale, says agent
4 years, 3 months ago

Tottenham in talks to sign Gareth Bale, says agent

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur is in talks with Real Madrid to re-sign winger Gareth Bale, his agent said on Tuesday, as the Wales international looks to end his troubled spell at the Spanish club. Bale made over 200 appearances for Premier League Spurs between 2007 and 2013, scoring 56 goals with 58 assists before his then world record move to Real for …

Gareth Bale could leave Real Madrid... so which club out of Man United or Spurs would suit him best?
4 years, 4 months ago

Gareth Bale could leave Real Madrid... so which club out of Man United or Spurs would suit him best?

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale could be set for a stunning Premier League return as he prepares to have crunch talks with Real Madrid over a potential exit. Gareth Bale's career in Madrid could be ending as he has been linked to Man United and Spurs MANCHESTER UNITED There is no doubt that Bale would be the marquee attacking signing that Manchester United …

Graeme Souness and Micah Richards heap praise on Phil Foden
4 years, 6 months ago

Graeme Souness and Micah Richards heap praise on Phil Foden

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden received heaps of praise from Micah Richards and Graeme Souness after his two-goal display helped Manchester City beat Burnley 5-0. Television pundits were full of praise for Phil Foden after his two-goal performance vs Burnley Foden has had to bide his time behind David Silva, who has been a mainstay in City's midfield for the best part of …

Bale unlikely to make Premier League return
4 years, 7 months ago

Bale unlikely to make Premier League return

The Hindu  

Gareth Bale's agent says the Real Madrid forward is unlikely to return to the Premier League because he wants to finish his career at the Bernabeu. Bale is believed to have a difficult relationship with Real manager Zinedine Zidane and was almost sold to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning last year. The former Tottenham Hotspur star has been linked …

Madrid's Bale could return to Tottenham in Eriksen swap deal
5 years ago

Madrid's Bale could return to Tottenham in Eriksen swap deal

The Hindu  

Could Gareth Bale's time in Madrid be coming to an end? Linked to the Chinese Super League previously, former club Tottenham has emerged as a possible destination for Real Madrid's Bale. A Spurs star could move in the opposite direction as part of the deal… TOP STORY – SPURS WANT BALE BACK IN EXCHANGE FOR ERIKSEN Tottenham wants to bring …

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Graeme Souness questions Dele Alli’s focus and says he has ‘stagnated’ as a footballer
5 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Graeme Souness questions Dele Alli’s focus and says he has ‘stagnated’ as a footballer

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Graeme Souness has questioned Dele Alli‘s focus after …

Tottenham transfer analysis: Best signing, departures, prospects, ratings and more
5 years, 5 months ago

Tottenham transfer analysis: Best signing, departures, prospects, ratings and more

Daily Mail  

After signing nobody for two windows in a row, Tottenham made Tanguy Ndombele their first arrival since Lucas Moura in January 2018 when he joined in a club-record £65million deal earlier this summer. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino signed his first players for 18 months this summer Tottenham's best signing Ndombele looks the complete package in midfield with a passing range …

Manchester United, Tottenham are Bale's only options – Rush
5 years, 6 months ago

Manchester United, Tottenham are Bale's only options – Rush

The Hindu  

Manchester United and Tottenham are Gareth Bale's only realistic options for a move back to the Premier League, says Ian Rush. READ| Real Madrid should loan Bale out, says Calderon Bale's future at the club looks firmly in doubt, though his agent has suggested that the ex-Tottenham winger, who scored eight LaLiga goals in 2018-19, is fully committed to seeing …

Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale could help revive Man Utd's fortunes
5 years, 7 months ago

Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale could help revive Man Utd's fortunes

Daily Mail  

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes the signing of Gareth Bale could ignite the spark back into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's beleaguered Manchester United squad. Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale has the ability to help turn Man United's fortunes around United have long been interested in the 29-year-old and it is understood Solskjaer is hellbent on bolstering his attacking ranks this …

Gareth Bale should leave Real Madrid – Dimitar Berbatov
5 years, 10 months ago

Gareth Bale should leave Real Madrid – Dimitar Berbatov

The Hindu  

Gareth Bale should leave Real Madrid and move back to the Premier League, according to his former Tottenham team-mate Dimitar Berbatov. RELATED | Levante 1 Real Madrid 2: Benzema and Bale make the most of VAR The Wales forward did not celebrate and shrugged off Lucas Vazquez's attempted hug, although Santiago Solari insisted he was happy to see Bale's anger …

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