Gareth Bale’s agent has told Sky Sports News the forward has never been closer to leaving Real Madrid since his then world-record transfer in 2013 and is waiting for the green light to fly to London in his private jet and seal the move to Tottenham.
Bale’s advisors are talking to Spurs about a potential loan move from Real and negotiations have reached the stage that lawyers were drawing up contracts on Wednesday night.
It is understood Bale would like to return to Spurs – where he spent six seasons between 2007 and 2013 – and if a deal can be agreed with the Spanish club and that while slow progress is being made, all parties are confident a transfer can be done.
“There’s a long way to go on some issues, but without doubt Gareth is closer to leaving Madrid than at any time in last seven years,” Bale’s agent, Jonathan Barnett, told Sky Sports News.
“The deal is complicated, but there’s reason to believe a deal is close and things could move very quickly if discussions continue to go well.”
Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho did not want to be drawn on the club’s pursuit of Bale when fielding questions ahead of Thursday’s Europa League qualifier against Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho refused to confirm the club are interested in signing Bale from Real Madrid
Asked if Bale was a player he admired, Mourinho said: “I tried to sign him for Real Madrid which was not possible to do during my time there. But the president followed my instinct and my knowledge and the season I left he brought Gareth to the club.
“There is no secret on [my admiration of the player], I think even Gareth knows that.”
However, it is understood that Mourinho, having received permission from Madrid to open discussions, has spoken to Bale, explaining how he would play a pivotal role in his system.
“Gareth has spoken to Jose and explained how Spurs have a special place in his heart,” added Barnett.
Bale remains in Madrid for now but is believed to be excited by the progress which has been made.
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