Ian Wright wants Tottenham to re-sign him – but Gareth Bale to Liverpool would be even more of a surprise move.
Chelsea are another team linked, with The Express reporting Antonio Conte is keen to challenge for the winger.
Pundit Ian Wright last night told BBC 5 Live that Tottenham should try to bring the Wales international back.
One top club not yet linked with Bale are Liverpool – but that has not stopped their fans urging the Reds to splash out on the Real Madrid winger.
Liverpool are under pressure from Barcelona for star man Coutinho, while they have been frustrated in their efforts to sign top targets Naby Keita and Virgil van Dijk.
Coutinho’s potential departure will create a need in attack, but expecting Bale to fill it is certainly a bit of a stretch.
Liverpool fans acknowledge it may be difficult, but they expect to see the club make a statement if they sell Coutinho.
The only way to move forward after selling a star player is to splash out on another one.
Both Liverpool and Tottenham found out to their cost in recent seasons that buying several moderately priced players instead rarely works out.
Here is a look at what Liverpool fans have had to say about Gareth Bale…
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