Tottenham urged to replace Bale with one of these forwards

Spurs welcomed the quality of Gareth Bale last season when he joined them on loan from Real Madrid.

The Welshman had struggled for a playing time in Madrid and the loan deal was needed to keep him in shape.

He had an indifferent time in London featuring less often under Jose Mourinho and enjoying more freedom when the Special One was sacked and replaced by Ryan Mason on an interim basis.

He has since returned to Spain and will likely not join Spurs again after Zinedine Zidane left his post as the manager of Madrid.

The Express has listed four players that Tottenham could sign now to replace the Welshman if he doesn’t come back.

The report says Marcel Sabitzer is available for transfer after deciding not to extend his stay with RB Leipzig in Germany. Spurs have been targeting a move for him.

LAFC’s Uruguayan forward, Diego Rossi, is another name that the Express urged Spurs to make a move for after he starred for the Los Angeles side in the MLS last season.

Marcus Thuram is another player the report says Spurs can bring in to help replace Bale.

They have reportedly already opened talks with Borussia Monchengladbach about signing him.

Wilfried Zaha is the last name on the list with the report claiming Spurs bid could be boosted by the fact that Zaha has already asked Crystal Palace to sell him this summer.