THE world's top clubs are queuing up for Gareth Bale - but the Spurs wonderkid last night insisted: I'm staying put.
Bale's blistering display against Inter Milan stunned the football world with Real Madrid and Barcelona already talking about £50million bids.But the 21-year-old said: "I am very happy at Tottenham and don't see the need to move anywhere else.
"There are lots of players on long-term deals at the club and that makes for stability within the squad.
"Tottenham have shown against Inter they can compete on the biggest stage with the best teams so why would anyone want to leave?
"There is a terrific group of players at White Hart Lane, the feeling with the squad is amazing and we've certainly made everyone in Europe sit up and take notice of us now."
There is little doubt, however, that Bale has now proved he can play at the highest level - and the pressure will be on Spurs to make sure they qualify every year for the Champions League.
Boss Harry Redknapp claims Bale, who signed a new four-year deal earlier this year, will not leave at any price.
He insisted: "If you are building a team then you need to hang on to players like Gareth Bale. He is not for sale.
"There is no price to put on him because the chairman Daniel Levy has already said Tottenham are not looking to sell their best players."
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