FC Barcelona want Gareth Bale in £45million deal - report

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Gareth Bale in a £45million deal - but are willing to wait a year to sign the Tottenham winger.

Bale has been linked with a number of clubs throughout the year, with Manchester United believed to be keen on the Wales international, while the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Liverpool have all shown interest in the 21-year-old.

Reports last month suggested the midfielder was prepared to submit a transfer request at Spurs if the club went back on their word and allowed Luka Modric - who is a target for Chelsea - to leave White Hart Lane.

But while it remains to be seen whether Bale will end up being put in a position where he is forced to ask for a move this summer, according to Goal.com, the Welshman will be the subject of a £45m bid from Spanish champions Barcelona at the end of next season.

According to their report, Barca have already enquired about Bale's interest in a move away from the Premier League and they believe they would be able to beat the likes of Inter and their rivals Real Madrid should either club look to lure him away from England.

Interest in Bale from overseas clubs has increased as a result of his dazzling performances in the Champions League last season - particularly in the games against Inter - and there has been a feeling at the club for some time that a lack of Champions League football next season could lead to the player seeking a move.

And should the PFA Player of the Year impress again over the next twelve months, Spurs know they face a fight to keep one of their top players at the club this time next year.

A source told the website: "Chelsea and Manchester City are not suitors at the moment, Manchester United flirted with him but have not gone for him and he is out of Arsenal and Liverpool’s price range.

"Most of the interest in Gareth is from the continent but he is not ready to go abroad yet and is happy to stay at Tottenham for another season."

Barcelona have reportedly let it be known that they will be monitoring Bale’s performances for Tottenham next season and are willing to smash the transfer record for a British player, which is currently the £35million paid by Liverpool for Andy Carroll back in January.

The link with Bale will lead to further questions about the future of Maxwell at Camp Nou, with the left-back having been linked with a move to Arsenal