Chris Sutton has claimed that Tottenham transfer target, Gareth Bale, ‘isn’t world-class’ anymore, as he told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.
The former striker added that Premier League clubs ‘will want’ the soon-to-be free agent this summer.
Bale’s contract at Real Madrid is due to expire this month and there is talk of a possible return to Spurs and the Premier League.
The 32-year-old needs to find a new club ahead of Wales playing in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this November.
Whilst Championship side Cardiff City, his hometown club, has been muted as a possible destination, Sutton just can’t see the five-time Champions League winner moving back home.
“I think it’s an interesting one from his point of view,” said Sutton.
“If he loves Cardiff City, which clearly he does, then I think it would be a great gesture for him to go back and play for Cardiff in the Championship.
“I don’t think it’s one of those where he would be able to play three games a week. It will be difficult. It would be brilliant for Cardiff, but I don’t see it.
“There will be Premier League clubs out there who will want him. But, after what happened last time at Spurs.
“He has been world-class player. He has been and he isn’t a world-class player now.”
BALE NEEDS REGULAR STARTS
It should be a simple one for Bale, he needs to pick a club that will provide him with the regular starts.
Will he get that at Spurs, even though they are in the Champions League? Well, he’s not getting ahead of Harry Kane or Heung-Min Son, that’s for sure.
Given that Spurs have added Ivan Perisic to their ranks already this summer, then adding another ageing and experienced wide player isn’t probably the answer.
Especially if the Southampton academy product decides to hang up his boots once the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is over.
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