Gareth Bale wants to move to the Premier League but Real Madrid have to make it work financially

As long as there have been suggestions that Gareth Bale could return from Real Madrid to the Premier League, there have been rebuttals from those close to him – it won’t happen because he doesn’t want to.

The pushbacks have continued since the end of last season but the reasoning has started to change: it will not happen because no one will pay Real Madrid the money to sign him.

“He does not want” has become “cannot”.

The Welshman told Sky Sports he would consider a comeback as he seeks an exit from Real Madrid

When Bale spoke to Sky Sports on duty in Wales on Wednesday, he seemed to confirm that his time at Real Madrid is no longer about his desire to say goodbye to the two years left on his contract. Now it’s more a question of Real Madrid’s refusal to help him leave.

They blocked his exit from the club last summer when he agreed to become the top foreign footballer in the China Super League. China appears to have fallen as an option, but Asia’s defeat could be the Premier League’s gain if Madrid help make it happen.

When Bale sat down with Sports mail for an interview in September 2017 he was asked about the possibility of returning to Spurs one day. She politely decided not to answer. Whatever he said, he felt he would be compromised with both Real and Tottenham fans.

The 31-year-old experienced a frigid season with the club denying him the transfer last summer

Bale wants to leave, but the question is whether any suitors can afford to meet Madrid’s assessment

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is the man who most publicly pushed to sign Bale when he was Manchester United manager. Spurs, among other clubs, will be watching over the next few days to see how determined Real Madrid is to cut their wages in times of post-pandemic financial crisis.

Will they follow Barcelona’s example by helping high-income players on their way?

Barcelona have just allowed Ivan Rakitic to join Sevilla for an initial stake of just £ 1.3m. They also told Luis Suarez that he can go on a free transfer, although they are still arguing over the payment of the £ 13.4m net he owed him since the last year of his contract.

And Arturo Vidal also seems to be heading for the exit with a cheap transfer.

Los Blancos should take a leaf from Barcelona’s book to help them skyrocket to high earning

Barcelona have sold Ivan Rakitic and are looking to switch to striker Luis Suarez (pictured)

Bale is different. He has two years left, earns £ 15.2m net per season and, how Sports mail reported Thursday, Real Madrid has little desire to negotiate his remaining two years.

Marca reported that Real Madrid want a meeting with Stellar Group’s Bale representatives, but nothing is set in stone yet and any meeting will have to be instigated by the Spanish club.

Real Madrid have a huge salary and the prospect of dropping revenue next season with no fans at the stadium, no North American or Asian tours on the horizon and no football tourism.

They have to sell Bale more than he needs to leave. Although it also concerns the question “who needs it most?” the dynamics have changed slightly.

Jose Mourinho is a fan of Bale and tried to sign him when he was at Manchester United

Bale chose not to go to the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester City last month, such was his belief that Zinedine Zidane would not choose or use him as a substitute, regardless of the circumstances of the match.

He has one euro next summer – probably his last – and spending an entire season without playing would not be the right preparation.

Real Madrid’s urgency to get rid of Bale has eased slightly with James Rodríguez likely leaving for Everton, but he remains an expensive player they cannot afford.

Bale spoke fondly of his time at Tottenham Hotspur and said it was where he “ grew up ”

In that 2017 interview he said Tottenham was where he “ grew up ” as a player.

‘I have many fond memories of my time there; some are not quite as great, but it was an important part of my trip. I love the club and am still in touch with a lot of people there and the fans have been amazing. I really enjoyed playing those big European nights at White Hart Lane, ‘he said.

There would be neither the Champions League nor the White Hart Lane if he went back but he opened the door to go there, or somewhere that will take him away from the Madrid bench.

Madrid’s willingness to make it work financially will be crucial. It remains hard to pull off, but like his comments to Sky Sports: “If these options arise (interest from Premier League clubs) it’s something I’d look at for sure,” they prove it’s no longer the biggest obstacle. it’s happening.

Ultimately, Madrid’s willingness to make Bale’s exit work financially will be the key to his future