Gareth Bale rejoining Tottenham from Real Madrid odds slashed by bookies after flurry of bets
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power were put on alert after unusual betting patterns and timings, leading to a cut in price
BOOKIES have slashed the odds on Gareth Bale making a sensational return to Tottenham from Real Madrid this summer.
The Welsh winger left Spurs in 2013 for the Spanish giants in a then world record £89m deal.
But a flurry of bets overnight have seen Paddy Power cut his price from 12-1 down to 5-2.
The Irish bookmaker was put on alert after unusual betting patterns and timings.
A Paddy Power spokesman said: "Usually, Harry Kane is the man Tottenham look to for a Bale out, but this summer, Daniel Levy has his own extraction mission.
"A romantic return to Spurs, in their new stadium, would be the stuff of Hollywood for Bale. Until United or City offer him a million a week."
Bale started his career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham for £5m back in 2007.
He became an international superstar while at White Hart Lane, before making his move to Madrid.
Bale has scored 60 goals in 112 La Liga appearances for the club in the past five-years.