Manchester City are reportedly planning an audacious £50m bid for Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale.
The 22-year-old is widely considered to be one of the best players in the Premier League due to his performances over the last two seasons.
City boss Roberto Mancini is now ready to test Spurs' resolve with a big-money offer for the Welshman, according to Caughtoffside.com.
Bale moved to White Hart Lane from Southampton in 2007 for around £7m.