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Gareth Bale tells Real Madrid to sign Tottenham star as Cristiano Ronaldo replacement
GARETH BALE reportedly wants Real Madrid to sign Tottenham ace Dele Alli as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement.
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A number of Tottenham players in recent years have swapped White Hart Lane for the Bernabeu, including Bale himself.
Ronaldo’s recent performances for Real have caused consternation in the Spanish capital, with the club’s president Florentino Perez worried.
Alli, meanwhile, has seen his stock rise in north London with 10 goals in his past 12 games.
And Spanish news outlet Don Balon claim Bale is keen to link up with Alli.
Gareth Bale wants to be the main man at Real Madrid
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It is said the Welshman wants to assume the role of kingpin within the team.
And it is thought he has told Perez he wants the La Liga giants to do all they can to sign Alli.
The 20-year-old netted in Spurs’ 3-2 win over Everton on Sunday.