Mancini hypes up Bale

City boss says Juve would gain a lot from signing Welshman

Last updated: 12th January 2011  

Mancini hypes up Bale

Bale: In demand

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Gareth Bale would be 'the strongest target' on the market if he became available this summer.

Mancini also reckons Tottenham would lose '50 per cent of their potential' if the Welsh winger does depart White Hart Lane.

Bale has established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the game with a blistering run of form over the past 12 months but his signature is now also a highly coveted prize.

The 21-year-old is held in particularly high regard in Italy following a couple of dazzling displays against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League earlier this season and his agent recently admitted three Serie A clubs were interested.

Juventus are thought to be leading the chase and Mancini admits that landing Bale would help them improve significantly.

Making a difference

"Last year Bale had already proved his value but his career had not yet taken off," he said in an interview to Turin sports newspaper Tuttosport.

"Now you would need a lot of money (to sign him). He is a very expensive player. Certainly, Juve with Bale would gain a lot.

"Moreover, what is certain is that if Tottenham decides to put him on the market, Bale would be the strongest target in the summer.

"Perhaps he (Bale) is the only player who is not a striker that can make a difference. Without him, Tottenham loses 50% of their potential."

Bale's contract at White Hart Lane runs to 2014 and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy last month assured fans the club had no intention of selling him.

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