New Spurs boss Mourinho to swoop for Bale as Wales versus Madrid rift widens

Jose Mourinho is set to swoop for Gareth Bale as his first major signing with Tottenham.

Bale's tenure at Real Madrid is close to untenable, after fans and the local media lashed out at him for putting Wales ahead of the Spanish giants, dubbing it 'unforgiveable'.

Mourinho, unveiled as new Spurs boss this morning, is ready to capitalise on the situation by moving in for Bale in the January transfer window.

Manchester United also remain keen on Bale, while a mooted move to China could also be back on the cards.

Whatever, his position at the Bernabeu is beginning to look more and more untenable.

Mourniho has drawn up a wish-list of players he wants to target for Tottenham, including Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Juventus star Paulo Dybala.

But he is a huge admirer of Bale's talent, always talking up the ability of the Wales superstar, and is being urged by two Tottenham stalwarts to make the move and get the fans onside straight away.

When he was Manchester Uited boss, Mourinho conceded he would 'fight' to sign Bale. He had to concede defeat then, but hopes to be successful second time of asking with Bale's old club.