Quote Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman View Post
That’s not in the least bit surprising. There are those who seem to genuinely believe that Bale will play for City either for free or for next to nothing by his standards. I think they’re deluded.

Tans and his minions have been steadily cutting costs during the last couple of years and given the money that was wasted previously, that’s understandable. I don’t believe for a second that he’s suddenly going to change course and throw money at Gareth Bale, especially considering the way the rest of the squad is shaping up.

Any deal to bring Bale here was guaranteed to be complicated. That should be obvious to everyone.
Potential of Bale being paid in shares at a inflated club valuation?

Is that even possible

Would tie the rumour of Bale consortium takeover although anyone buying a club in this climate must be off their heads