Football rumours from the media: Keeping Gareth Bale 'not being considered' by Spurs

Gareth Bale’s return to Tottenham has not been successful so far. Picture: Frank Augstein/PA

Tottenham’s headline-grabbing move to welcome back Gareth Bale from Real Madrid looks set to last just one season. The 31-year-old’s much vaunted return to the club has been underwhelming, with Bale having played just 161 minutes in the Premier League midway through the 12-month loan deal, partly due to injuries.

The Times says a second season with Spurs is “not being considered at the moment”, and the next few months will prove crucial to his future.