Bale Signs for Spurs - All Bale news in here

[Biggs]

The fight for Gareth Bale has seen to swung Tottenham's way edging out Manchester United. The Guardian suggest that the 17 year old is eyeing up a move to white hart lane.

Southampton failure to earn promotion to the Premiership has influenced Bales decision and Bale leaving St Mary's is inevitable.

'His future is expected to be discussed at next week, with north London emerging as the most likely destination,' the paper claims.

[Dj Frisky]

I have heard about this but a few things I have got to say he is overpriced and inexperienced though he is one of the best talents around he would be a good signing, Though I prefer Baines as our LB next season.

[Daniisco]

If we can get him for about 5-6 mil then great. But anything near 10mil is overpriced IMO. Hope he isnt just another Walcott flop.

[Georginho]

I dont know why everyone is saying he is overpriced. He is probably the best set piece taker in England and he is a full international at the age of 17. He has a great future in the game and I hope that the future is with Spurs. Sure £10 mil is a lot of money but we can afford that and he plays in the position we most need to fill. 5 Star signing if true.

[Gino-Ginelli]

Worth £10m for his jumping spin celebration alone, he is a real set piece threat, best since beckham IMO, but thats cos I've only seen his highlights, im not sure what sort of workrate, tackling, passing ability he has or his vision, pace or mentality, but if they are half as good as the attributes I have seen he will be a decent buy, especially given his age and room for development still.

[Daniisco]

We cant just buy someone cause he's good at set pieces. Firstly he must be able to defend, and what I've seen he isnt very good at it. But he is young and still learning his trade. Baines is still the better bet for me.

[spurs_craig]

i think the idea might be to get him and train him in to a l/mid....

[dannyn99]

spot on Gino, gotta luuurv the spinny jumpy thing:gaydance:

[SpursLad]

If we can get him for about 5-6 mil then great. But anything near 10mil is overpriced IMO. Hope he isnt just another Walcott flop.

Precisely, 10mil is far too much for someone unproven at the top level. Baines is a far safer bet, but if Bale becomes a superstar we will be kicking ourselves.

[THWH90]

BREAKING NEWS: Sky Sports News has just said that Spurs and Southampton have agreed a deal for the transfer of Bale and therefore we are set to sign him.

More news to follow...

Just found a link from sky sports:
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=468146&CPID=8&clid=6&lid=2&title=Spurs'+Bale+offer+accepted&channel=football_home&

Though doesn't have amount agreed...

This is after th Saints have denied the reports!

[Rob]

good buy for spurs. Although 8-10m quid is too much for an unproven 17yr old left back who plays in championship. But hopefully he works out for you.

[DefoeDefoe]

Hey all

Just read on skysports that Bale is to undergo a medical, then half an hour later it says Southapton have rejected theses claims?

Anyone know anymore??

[Jude106]

I just read the same on BBC. He's having a medical and a source close to him expects him to sign within days. However the Southampton boss refuses to comment on whether a fee has been decided.

[THWH90]

Rob, that article (sky sports link) was posted b4 this new piece of news.

[dedleysting]

Southampton r prob in denial as they can't bare to think what lofe will be like without Bale