Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has again declared interest in Tottenham star Gareth Bale. Perez has claimed he spoke to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy last year and reiterated that Real would be interested in bringing a player of the Wales international's calibre to the Santiago Bernabeu.

"He's one of the big players out there in Europe and Real Madrid always likes big players," Perez told Punto Pelota.

"I met Tottenham chairman Levy last year and he has an obligation to defend their interests.

"Regarding the figures spoken about Bale, players are neither cheap nor expensive, but an investment. Most expensive players are those that can be classified as an investment because, if they are very good, they produce a return."