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Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward nears a return to Tottenham

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale arrived at Tottenham Hotspur's training ground on Friday as he neared a return to the club.

Wales international Bale, 31, is expected to rejoin Spurs on loan.

He flew into Luton Airport before travelling to the training ground in Enfield, north London.

Bale originally joined Spurs from Southampton in 2007 before moving to the Spanish giants for a then world record £85m in 2013.

He has gone on to score more than 100 goals for Real and won four Champions Leagues.

"Until I'm told Bale is a Tottenham player, I still think and feel and respect the fact he's a Real Madrid player," said Spurs boss Jose Mourinho.