Reports in Spain have suggested that La Liga Champions Real Madrid are set to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale next summer, as reported by talkSPORT.

Madrid signed Luka Modric from White Hart Lane this summer and also drew up a partnership deal between the two clubs for future dealings.

It is not clear if this partnership will give Madrid first refusal on Bale, but after Mourinho’s side’s poor start to the season, it appears the Spanish giants are prepared to break the bank for the world class winger who has recently become a dad.

The Welsh midfielder has signed a contract extension tying him to the North London club until 2016, but a bid of around £50million should be enough to once again give Daniel Levy huge profits on a talented young player.

It seems that Bale will not push through the transfer himself, but with Madrid able to double his wages and guarantee him Champions League football, he may not need much persuading.