The Football / Soccer Banter Thread - Part 4

[Darren]

Bale 93M€, this is crazy. It seems he is very close to Real Madrid since yesterday, but if we buy him, we need to sell Di Maria and I like him very much

He's a top striker and Valencia need cash. Our league is close to bankrupt (except Barça and Madrid) and our teams are spending their money in their young talents. That's a positive thing.

I'll be amazed if Bale leaves this summer, the reason for all the doubt and lack of confirmation is because he is negotiating a new deal with us. He is staying quiet to maintain a strong hand in that process. Even if that falls through he's tied here till 2016.

He's just secured sponsorship deals which depend on his UK presence.
He's got a young kid which he's repeatedly stated he doesn't want to uproot.
Our Chairman & club have held the same strong stance throughout.
Bale himself is quite level-headed. He's ambitious but not the kind to burn bridges.

I see him staying one more year.

As for the case of if he did go this summer I'd be fine as long as we're paid good money. In my mind he is already gone because it's clear to all involved its a case of when, not if. We desperately need a new full back & forward, these to me are more pressing issues.

We've gone one way under Levy and it's up. My biggest worry is actually him leaving. He's run us well and slowly but surely we've gained ground.