Clinton Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport that Tottenham should hand Gareth Bale a ‘new deal’.
The former Crystal Palace striker, who is a boyhood Tottenham fan, wanted Bale signed up on a permanent basis from Real Madrid, whether that’s a one-year or two-year deal.
In recent games, Bale has started to produce his magic and his wand of a left-foot has now started talking like many know it can.
But given that some would still be unsure about handing Bale a permanent contract given his age, fitness issues and wages, Morrison thinks it wouldn’t be a gamble if Daniel Levy decides to go one step further.
“I think they should (fight hard to keep Bale at Tottenham next season),” said Morrison. “It depends what happens from now until the end of the season.
“If Tottenham do manage to get into the Champions League or if they win the Europa League and get in that way then why not sign Gareth Bale?
“He loves the football club. It’s up to him thought. Does he want to stay? Will Tottenham sign him on a two-year deal or a one-year deal with an option of another year?
“Me, personally, I don’t think it will be a gamble. If he can maintain this form, even a 75% or 80% fit Gareth Bale, he’s a big help to that Tottenham team and I think he’s such an important player, so for me personally, Jose if you are listening ‘give him a new deal’.”
If Bale is able to maintain his current form then Spurs wouldn’t be the only ones keen to add him to their ranks.
The big stumbling block is, of course, those wages, if that can be taken down a few notches then it would make life easier for a lot of people.
But all of that does depend on how Spurs cross the finishing line this season because there is still uncertainty in the air.
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