Sunday Evening Update: Gareth Bale

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Right on we go with Tottenham Transfer Talk this Sunday evening.

Opinion is split.

Some say Gareth Bale is close to a move to Bayern Munich, some say the money is in China and some say he is close to a move to Spurs.

Bayern have not bid for him.

Tottenham looked at Bale early in the window and had negotiations with Real Madrid over a two-season or one and a half-season loan deal, both with and without purchase options.

It couldn't be resolved because of the financial complications that surround his endorsements, the fee real Madrid wanted and his wages.

But remember this.

Tottenham have first refusal on Gareth Bale, it was a condition of his transfer.

That means that any deal that is reached for a transfer, Tottenham have to be told about in full and given the opportunity to match it.

Bale would like to return to Tottenham and Spurs will get a chance to see what package has been put together. Then we have to decide whether we can match it or if it is financially viable for us or on those terms in our best interests.

That is an issue, when it comes to that point, that Pochettino and Levy will discuss.