Gareth Bale

[Lighty64]

Ha! I used to work as a tyre fitter right outside the ground and sold him a new set of tyres then fucked up fitting them (when we first signed him of course) Then we had a few more players but they wouldn't let me near them. I lasted about a month before I was given the Spanish archer.

so you was the reason he let that ball through his hands v Barca in the Semi's the bolts had come loose

 

[even steven]

How likely do we think some kind of 'swap deal' would be between Eriksen and Bale?

 

[Johnny J]

How likely do we think some kind of 'swap deal' would be between Eriksen and Bale?

Un

 

[Lighty64]

How likely do we think some kind of 'swap deal' would be between Eriksen and Bale?

we won't swap, that will be letting RM off the hook in someway. RM can't sell Bale for 50-100m because no 1 will take his wages on, and Bale and Bennett know that

 

[even steven]

we won't swap, that will be letting RM off the hook in someway. RM can't sell Bale for 50-100m because no 1 will take his wages on, and Bale and Bennett know that

I don't mean a straight swap... More using Eriksen as leverage to get a favourable deal for Bale.

Or if they both were to happen would they be completely independent of each other?

 

[spids]

we won't swap, that will be letting RM off the hook in someway. RM can't sell Bale for 50-100m because no 1 will take his wages on, and Bale and Bennett know that

I disagree. I think a swap deal works for everyone because ...

• Wages aside, Bale has a higher market value than Eriksen (Eriksen 1 year left on contract and Bale is a proven 20+ goals a season CF).
• Bale's salary makes him un-buyable.
• RM are not going to let him leave for free and pay off his salary.
• If we swapped the players, RM could then pay off 1/3 of Bale's salary as a sweetener.
• Assuming RM pay Eriksen £200k per week they'd be better off financially.
• Eriksen would be better off financially and emotionally (bigger challenge etc.).
• Bale would not be worse off financially assuming:
  • We pay him a singing on fee of £30M (~£200k per week spread over a 3 year contract).
  • We pay him £200k per week (doesn't break our wage structure).
  • The 1/3 pay off from RM gives him the equivalent of ~£200k per week (over a 3 year contract).
  • So Bale gets the equivalent of £600k per week.
• Spurs pay £30M + Eriksen for Bale and then £200k per week salary which seems reasonable.
• RM get a £600k per week unwanted asset off the books and get a player they do want on £200k per week.
• Bale gets to play every week in front of 60k fans who adore him in a CL team in England.

One big problem is that I don't think RM actually want Eriksen any more as they have spent so much on four or five other players already, and probably need a significant fee for Bale (£80M+) to help balance the books.

 

[nailsy]

I disagree. I think a swap deal works for everyone because ...

• Wages aside, Bale has a higher market value than Eriksen (Eriksen 1 year left on contract and Bale is a proven 20+ goals a season CF).
• Bale's salary makes him un-buyable.
• RM are not going to let him leave for free and pay off his salary.
• If we swapped the players, RM could then pay off 1/3 of Bale's salary as a sweetener.
• Assuming RM pay Eriksen £200k per week they'd be better off financially.
• Eriksen would be better off financially and emotionally (bigger challenge etc.).
• Bale would not be worse off financially assuming:
  • We pay him a singing on fee of £30M (~£200k per week spread over a 3 year contract).
  • We pay him £200k per week (doesn't break our wage structure).
  • The 1/3 pay off from RM gives him the equivalent of ~£200k per week (over a 3 year contract).
  • So Bale gets the equivalent of £600k per week.
• Spurs pay £30M + Eriksen for Bale and then £200k per week salary which seems reasonable.
• RM get a £600k per week unwanted asset off the books and get a player they do want on £200k per week.
• Bale gets to play every week in front of 60k fans who adore him in a CL team in England.

One big problem is that I don't think RM actually want Eriksen any more as they have spent so much on four or five other players already, and probably need a significant fee for Bale (£80M+) to help balance the books.

There's no way we play a £30m signing on fee. Bale will probably go out on loan with Madrid paying a chunk of his wages and his new club paying a percentage. Or he moves for a low transfer fee with a pay off from Real and he accepts lower wages at his new team but gets his image rights back to compensate a bit.

 

[Dillspur]

I disagree. I think a swap deal works for everyone because ...

• Wages aside, Bale has a higher market value than Eriksen (Eriksen 1 year left on contract and Bale is a proven 20+ goals a season CF).
• Bale's salary makes him un-buyable.
• RM are not going to let him leave for free and pay off his salary.
• If we swapped the players, RM could then pay off 1/3 of Bale's salary as a sweetener.
• Assuming RM pay Eriksen £200k per week they'd be better off financially.
• Eriksen would be better off financially and emotionally (bigger challenge etc.).
• Bale would not be worse off financially assuming:
  • We pay him a singing on fee of £30M (~£200k per week spread over a 3 year contract).
  • We pay him £200k per week (doesn't break our wage structure).
  • The 1/3 pay off from RM gives him the equivalent of ~£200k per week (over a 3 year contract).
  • So Bale gets the equivalent of £600k per week.
• Spurs pay £30M + Eriksen for Bale and then £200k per week salary which seems reasonable.
• RM get a £600k per week unwanted asset off the books and get a player they do want on £200k per week.
• Bale gets to play every week in front of 60k fans who adore him in a CL team in England.

One big problem is that I don't think RM actually want Eriksen any more as they have spent so much on four or five other players already, and probably need a significant fee for Bale (£80M+) to help balance the books.

That is a terrible deal. We're essentially paying 90-100m for Bale.

Madrid don't want him and no one will pay a fee and his wages, even if they offered a loan they are going to have to pay 300-400k towards his wages. The only way I see him leaving is if they come to an agreement and Madrid pay him.

 

[ShayLaB]

So if we don't take Bale on at massive financal deal it makes it more likely that CE stays with us and signs a new contract?

OK. I can live with that.

 

[ackie]

How likely do we think some kind of 'swap deal' would be between Eriksen and Bale?

IF we do any swapping it should be for Isco.

 

[Sandros Shiny Head]

IF we do any swapping it should be for Isco.

No way

 

[even steven]

IF we do any swapping it should be for Isco.

I rate Isco massively but I feel we'd be so much more dynamic with someone like Bale in our first team.

 

[buttons]

I’ve never met him and he was such a dick that day.

He over took me in his Range Rover on the M4 one day, didn’t even slow down to sign my shirt. Arrogant.

 

[RikkiRocket]

I am Gareth Bale.

 

[buttons]

I think if everyone wants a Bale / Eriksen swap deal to happen then something can be constructed. Assume Madrid are going to pay £80m for Eriksen, we could agree they pay £30m of that to Bale, we could then pay him £150-£200k a week and everyone is happy??

 

[Tucker]

I am Gareth Bale.

Will you sign my tires?

 

[spids]

That is a terrible deal. We're essentially paying 90-100m for Bale.

Madrid don't want him and no one will pay a fee and his wages, even if they offered a loan they are going to have to pay 300-400k towards his wages. The only way I see him leaving is if they come to an agreement and Madrid pay him.

Not sure why spending £90M in total to get a world class Galactico CF is terrible? And we'd not actually be spending that, we'd be spending £30M and Eriksen who is out of contract in a year and wants out.

You honestly think they will cancel his contract AND pay him off?!? (a £100M asset plus £600k per week x 156 (3 years) = £193M.

In different circumstances I can almost imagine hearing you saying "That is a terrible deal. We're essentially paying 150M for Mbappe"

 

[Reece_Spurs]

Anyone saying no to Gareth Bale is just downright stupid.

Not a chance we'd be fully paying his 600k wages, part of any deal would of course cover this.

Signing a world class player is not only a massive statement to the rest of the league that we mean business, but also a massive statement to the rest of the team, and a move that woukd make the likes of Kane, Eriksen, Toby etc want to stay because its proof we want to win leagues and more.

Just having a player like Bale in the dressing room, and training with him would be a huge confidence boost to the whole team. A signing like this would change the feeling inside the club massively for the better IMO.

Bale coming in and instantly being the highest earner also wouldn't be an issue. The players would understand Bale is world class and a multiple champions league winner.. Players start causing trouble when you start giving young players like Rashford £300k a week. Rashford is a brilliant player with massive potential of course, but those are the sort of new deals that turn heads, not when it's a proven winner at the biggest club in the world.

Aslong as we can the right deal and not get mugged of by Real Madrid, I'd give my left nut to get Bale back.

 

[Dillspur]

Not sure why spending £90M in total to get a world class Galactico CF is terrible? And we'd not actually be spending that, we'd be spending £30M and Eriksen who is out of contract in a year and wants out.

You honestly think they will cancel his contract AND pay him off?!? (a £100M asset plus £600k per week x 156 (3 years) = £193M.

In different circumstances I can almost imagine hearing you saying "That is a terrible deal. We're essentially paying 150M for Mbappe"

he's not a 100m asset, right now he is an anchor. No one will pay Madrid 100m for him.

I honestly think the best Madrid could do, would be to negotiate a pay off and left him leave for free.

 

[stonebrow]

Anyone saying no to Gareth Bale is just downright stupid.

Not a chance we'd be fully paying his 600k wages, part of any deal would of course cover this.

Signing a world class player is not only a massive statement to the rest of the league that we mean business, but also a massive statement to the rest of the team, and a move that woukd make the likes of Kane, Eriksen, Toby etc want to stay because its proof we want to win leagues and more.

Just having a player like Bale in the dressing room, and training with him would be a huge confidence boost to the whole team. A signing like this would change the feeling inside the club massively for the better IMO.

Bale coming in and instantly being the highest earner also wouldn't be an issue. The players would understand Bale is world class and a multiple champions league winner.. Players start causing trouble when you start giving young players like Rashford £300k a week. Rashford is a brilliant player with massive potential of course, but those are the sort of new deals that turn heads, not when it's a proven winner at the biggest club in the world.

Aslong as we can the right deal and not get mugged of by Real Madrid, I'd give my left nut to get Bale back.

Totally agree about the wages...as you say if we signed an up and coming/good player who has won nothing to earn top dollar then yes our players would be pissed off. However, if we sign the likes if Bale who has proven his worth then there shouldn’t be a ‘real’ issue if he was top earner.