Tottenham ace Gareth Bale 'wants Real Madrid talks' amid imminent transfer offer rumours

TOTTENHAM'S Welsh wizard Gareth Bale is said to be keen to explore the interest shown in him from Real Madrid.

Tottenham haven't given up on persuading Gareth Bale to stay

According to the BBC, the 24-year-old has always dreamed of playing for the La Liga giants, who are yet to register a bid for the Premier League star.

Recent reports in Spain have suggested a transfer offer for the winger is close, while Manchester United look set to be priced out of any bidding war by Madrid.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is still hoping their star player can be persuaded to stay however, and is even said to be ready to refuse a record-breaking £85m bid.

“Gareth Bale is reportedly interested in exploring Real Madrid's interest in him”

Talks with Bale over a new deal are still thought to be on-going and will likely include a large pay bump.

The former Southampton man still has three years to run on his current contract.

Real Madrid have shown interest in signing Gareth Bale

Bale scored 26 goals last season in all competitions, with his stand-out season coming in 2010, scoring a hat-trick against Inter Milan.

Tottenham have been busy on their pre-season tour this month, arriving back in London on Sunday where Bale missed out on playing in either of the club's matches in the Asia Trophy because of a muscle problem.