Gareth Bale: Tottenham close to signing winger on loan from Real Madrid

Tottenham prepared to pay around £20m in wages and loan fees to bring former star back to the club

Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal to sign Gareth Bale on loan from Real Madrid.

For Jose Mourinho at Tottenham, the sense of urgency is more acute.

The summer transfer window will run for 10 weeks from July 27 and close at 11pm on October 5.

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