Man City after Gareth Bale

The highlight transfer rumour of the weekend linked Tottenham's star midfielder Gareth Bale with a January transfer window switch to Manchester City.

According to the reports, Bale was linked with a 60 million GBP move to cash rish Man City in January.

Tottenham have laughed off the speculation, insisting it is purely paper talk.

Spurs will also be eager to scare off any potential suitors to the Welshman, who has had an inspirational season so for Tottenham.