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Jose Mourinho heaps praise on Gareth Bale

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on Gareth Bale after his impressive display against Burnley. The Portuguese claimed that Bale is better than ever right now and is a player every manager would want in his squad.

Gareth Bale re-joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan this season from Real Madrid. The Welshman was under the spotlight last month after Mourinho openly spoke about his ‘mysterious’ injury.

However, Gareth Bale has now made his presence felt and scored two goals against Burnley last night. The forward has four goals and four assists in his last four matches, and Jose Mourinho was full of praise. He said:

“Sometimes people write things, and sometimes, some of you like to imagine stories, you need to write stories and sometimes you like to say things that are not really true but there is not one single manager in the world that doesn’t play Gareth Bale if Gareth Bale is in very good condition. There is not one, but now he is better than ever.”

“It’s not just about the two goals he scored, it’s fundamentally about his physical performance. Now he’s not flat. Now he has ups and downs in the speed he brings to his actions. Even in the area in which he plays, sometimes outside, sometimes inside. He played very well and his condition is very good. I’m just pleased for the team because he helped the team to win and that’s the most important thing. I’m happy for him.”

Will Gareth Bale remain at Tottenham beyond this season?

A return to Real Madrid is not on the cards for Gareth Bale and both parties are happy to move on.

Los Blancos have been trying to get the Welshman off their books for some time, but Zinedine Zidane blocked a last-minute move to China in the summer of 2019.

Tottenham would be open to signing their star player back, but that might require a big pay-cut from his contract.

Gareth Bale reportedly earns over €600,000 at Real Madrid, but Spurs are paying around £150,000 during his loan spell.

Should the forward and the London side come to terms, it would not be a surprise if the 31-year-old signs a permanent deal in the summer.

Published 01 Mar 2021, 18:10 IST

Reports: Tottenham Hotspur reignite interest in Real Madrid defender Eder Militao

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According to AS, Real Madrid‘s Eder Militao could be headed to the Premier League as Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the central defender.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on adding the Real Madrid star to his squad this January. The Portuguese tactician has already strengthened the London club with former Wolves full-back Matt Doherty and central midfielder Pierre-Emil Hojberg.

Eder Militao moved to Real Madrid from Portuguese side FC Porto for £45 million in 2019 but has since struggled to hit the ground running. 

The Brazilian has failed to break into the Madrid set-up, as Zinedine Zidane prefers the defensive pairing of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane.

Militao looked set to quit the Santiago Bernabeu last summer, with several clubs interested in him. Tottenham Hotspur were also linked with a move for the 22-year-old, but a deal failed to materialise.

AS now claim that Eder Militao’s Real Madrid woes might soon come to an end as Spurs have rekindled their interest in him.

After making 18 appearances for Real Madrid in his debut season, Militao has only featured in three matches across all competitions this season.

The defender has failed to play a single minute for the La Liga champions since October, when he tested positive for the coronavirus.

Eder Militao could add quality to the Tottenham Hotspur defence

Eder Militao has failed to break into the Madrid set-up under Zinedine Zidane 
Eder Militao has failed to break into the Madrid set-up under Zinedine Zidane 

Eder Militao fits the profile for Tottenham Hotspur. He is primarily a central defender, but his versatility also allows him to function effectively as a right-back.

Tottenham Hotspur are in need of a quality defender who is capable of fiercely competing with Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld for a starting role.

Joe Rodon and Davinson Sanchez are yet to impress Jose Mourinho, so the addition of Eder Militao could bring much-needed competition at the back.

The Brazilian would fancy his chances of a fresh start in the Premier League. However, Tottenham Hotspur must be willing to table the £45 million that Real Madrid splashed out on the player in 2019.

Published 09 Jan 2021, 06:04 IST