Barcelona are set to make a stunning ?35million bid for Tottenham superstar Gareth Bale.
The Spanish giants sent chief scout Albert Valentine to see the Wales international star in Tottenham's 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday.
Brace yourself: Tottenham are preparing for a bid from the European champions
And reports in Spain say manager Pep Guardiola is now considering a firm offer for the winger.
Bale is under contract at White Hart Lane until 2015 after penning a new deal in March.
But the north London club's resolve is likely to be tested if the European champions submit a firm offer.
Enter the dragon: Bale training with Wales earlier this week
Deep purple: Bale scored and set one up in the win over Fulham
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy held firm in Chelsea's ?40m pursuit of Luka Modric in the summer - and Spurs fans will be hoping for more of the same with Bale.
A move to the Catalan giants however, would signal a difficult period for north London after rivals Arsenal reluctantly sold captain Cesc Fabregas in the summer.
? The 22-year-old has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Inter Milan in the past, but could find a move to the European champions difficult to resist.
Although Bale operates the left wing at Tottenham, Guardiola sees the Wales star as an attacking left-back and the ideal replacement for Maxwell, Eric Abidal and Adriano, who are all seen as weak links.
The Tottenham man's pace and ability to deliver to the killer ball from out wide would also mirror that of Dani Alves on the right.
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According to reports Barcelona are considering selling David Villa following an alleged bust-up with Lionel Messi.
And Guardiola could use the cash from the sale of the Spain hitman, who on Thursday was linked with a move to Liverpool, to land Bale.
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail