Que??We could afford £30-40m and at this point that could tempt Madrid.
maybe he missed Gylfi going for £50m in the summer lolQue??
Any of the last 20 years of watching Spurs what you said would have me going whaaaaat, it's a testament to our growth that even if I disagree with you, I can actually see your point.Never gonna happen and don't even want him tbh
*shemaybe he missed Gylfi going for £50m in the summer lol
Gylfi's 28 !*she
But seriously. Bale is nearly 30, pace reliant, injury prone, unpopular at Madrid and doesn't get into their first XI. They don't particularly need him, he's on a big wage and his value is on the decline. Everton overpaid for Gylfi in a very different circumstance, I think there'd be a deal to be done with Madrid if the player was willing (which right now is no more than press speculation)
He will return to Spurs as a player. It is going to happen. I have no idea why fans go on and on about "his wages" and "his 700K a week". Like they know that it is inconceivable that he would return for a wage that the club could afford. Think about bonuses, rights and royalties, book projects etc. There are more ways for a seasoned footballer to make cash than by a weekly transfer of funds from their club.
Gylfi's 28 !
Oh dont get me wrong, I can see him leaving Madrid soon, but I dont think it'll be to us and I dont think it'll be for 30-40m.
Jose was gagging to get him in the summer, will probably go for him again if he were available, and will probably pay him whatever his agent demands.
I know this is probably unpopular but Im not sure he feels anything towards us as a club anyway, when he left he couldn't get away quicker if he tried, pretty much forced the move, and has said very little about us since he left...it would come as absolutely no surprise to me to see him playing for United or even Chelsea next season, doubt City would want him and I'm not sure any others could afford him.
Maybe a signing for the first season in the new stadium? Weve kept our powder dry financialy for years. If he was willing to take a cut while we upped the other wages? An ITK on here said we needed to have 0 net up to this summer to get the loans to build but that ends this season. Not sure if it would be good or not but who knows. Levy will want to make a statement next summer i think signing wise, whoever that may beWe have first refusal if he leaves and I'm sure Bale wouldn't be opposed to coming back at some point. Could we really afford to spend the money it would take to do this deal, without moving on one of our current stars? For me the cost would be too great for what is now a world class player but who is plagued with injuries.
A very valid and also factual concern. My post was just responding to the 100s upon 100s of post just quoting his present salary as the reason for why he wouldn't return in the future. I think it's shortsighted bullshit from fans who think they understand something of importance. As far as financial stuff goes, Bale could return to Spurs. Now, whether it is a desirable transfer when looking at non-financial considerations, that's a very interesting question. And I'd be happy to chat more about that. (Ultimately, I believe tje injury concerns are worth the risk). However, posts that are merely "look at his salary in Spain, it would never happen" are too shallow and contentless to be taken seriously.With his injury record it sort of smacks a bit of Rooney returning to Everton though romantic for the fans but not very practical.. When you consider the actual needs of the squad going forward is it wise to have what would undoubtedly be your record transfer, and highest earner spending half his time on the treatment table?
Does being condescending on Internet forums make you feel good buddy?A very valid and also factual concern. My post was just responding to the 100s upon 100s of post just quoting his present salary as the reason for why he wouldn't return in the future. I think it's shortsighted bullshit from fans who think they understand something of importance. As far as financial stuff goes, Bale could return to Spurs. Now, whether it is a desirable transfer when looking at non-financial considerations, that's a very interesting question. And I'd be happy to chat more about that. (Ultimately, I believe tje injury concerns are worth the risk). However, posts that are merely "look at his salary in Spain, it would never happen" are too shallow and contentless to be taken seriously.