Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hopes his former pupil Gareth Bale decides on a Premier League return.

The Welshman looks likely to leave Real Madrid this summer, with Spurs and Manchester United reportedly interested in his services.

However, Redknapp has warned that Bale would likely have to take a pay-cut to secure a move.

He told The Mirror: "It's not nice when you get grief from the fans. Nobody likes to get grief like that and I'm sure it's no different for Gareth.

"He is a fantastic player, who can play anywhere, and it would be no surprise if the top clubs like Man United and Spurs were interested in signing him.

"But on the wages he is said to be on, he would probably have to take a pay cut.

"Take, for example, if he was to go back to Spurs. It could create a problem because someone like a Harry Kane is there and is the top man.

"He'd perhaps want the same type of wages if it was being offered.

"So that's a decision Gareth might feel he wants to make if he does want to come back. Let's face it, he's made a lot of money playing football and could no doubt afford to."