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‘Spurs crying out for Bale’s magic and creativity’ – Anderton sees returning hero coming back stronger

Tottenham are crying out for the “bit of magic and creativity” that Gareth Bale will add to their ranks, says Darren Anderton, with the Wales international set to return to north London “even stronger” than when he left for Real Madrid.

A record-breaking transfer took the highly-rated forward to Santiago Bernabeu in 2013.

Seven years in Spain have delivered 13 trophies – including two La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns – but a dream switch has turned into a nightmare for a man who has been firmly frozen out by Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane.