Real Madrid hope Bale's resurgence will boost their chances of offloading him

Real Madrid remain determined to offload Gareth Bale despite his return to form, in a potential boost for Tottenham, to fund their own attempts to sign either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.

Bale’s resurgence at Spurs has increased Madrid’s hopes they may be able to find a permanent taker for the Welsh star this summer.

He has directly contributed to nine goals in his last six games after netting a Premier League double for the second Sunday running against Crystal Palace.

Bale, 31, has one year left of his current Madrid deal after this season, worth around £26m, and removing as much of the financial burden from their wage bill remains Madrid’s priority.

They want to free up the funds to invest in either Borussia Dortmund’s Haaland or Paris Saint-Germain’s Mbappe, two of European football’s biggest superstars.

And Madrid’s interest in Haaland could put them on collision course with Manchester City, who are considered the biggest threat from the Premier League in the race to sign the Norwegian striker.

Bale is currently on loan at Spurs on a season-long deal, an agreement that is not thought to include an option in writing for the forward to stay for a second year.

Manager Jose Mourinho hinted as such last week when asked about Bale’s future, saying: ‘They [Madrid] have the power in their hands.’

Spurs are expected to wait until closer towards the end of the campaign before finalising their plans, with an approach certainly expected if Bale is able to maintain his current impressive form.

He is understood to be keen on extending his second spell if one can be agreed with the north Londoners.

Bale’s improved displays have been noted back at his parent club and the departure of Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane could also lead to a change of heart and a return to the Bernabeu being offered.

But, for now, Madrid are still hoping for a permanent exit – to Spurs or elsewhere – while a second Spurs loan could not be discounted though would almost certainly require a renegotiation of terms.

Spurs are currently paying around £250,000 of Bale’s £650,000-per-week wages.