We've got a full weekend of LaLiga action ahead, with the league still wide open at both ends of the table. Barcelona and Real Madrid can hardly be separated at this stage of the season.  

With £85.3m from the sale of Gareth Bale burning a big hole in their pockets, Tottenham embarked on a crazy spending spree in the summer of 2013. But what became of their seven signings?

Tottenham and Real Madrid will enter talks on Wednesday over a sensational return for Gareth Bale - but the Wales star would have to agree to a massive pay cut.

Sportsmail understands Spurs have explored the possibility of trying to lure their former player back to north London but the finances attached to the deal mean it is unlikely this month.

Reports emerged on Friday morning that Bale was in talks to return to Spurs but nothing will come of negotiations regarding the 30-year-old in this window.

Tottenham have conceded defeat in their ambitious ploy to bring Gareth Bale back to the club. Sportsmail revealed on Thursday how Spurs had held talks with Real Madrid.

Bale's (left) agent Jonathan Barnett (inset) insisted there was never any negotiations between Spurs and his client and that the Premier League outfit wouldn't be able to afford his wages.

Gareth Bale made a hasty exit while his team-mates were still playing in their 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad on Thursday night. Zinedine Zidane's side crashed out of the Copa del Rey at the Bernebeu.

Gareth Bale is determined to see out the final two years of his Real Madrid contract, according to the player's agent Jonathan Barnett.

Gareth Bale's agent has defended his Welsh charge after Real Madrid fans were angered by the winger leaving the Bernabeu with 10 minutes to go during their 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad. 

Gareth Bale is back in the Real Madrid squad for a La Liga game for the first time in over a month after being included for Sunday's match at Osasuna.

The Wales international appeared set to depart Real Madrid in the summer, only for the club to reject the big money bid despite Zinedine Zidane's willingness to allow Bale to leave.

Bale, who has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Madrid this season, has been recalled this weekend and Zidane dismissed ongoing speculation about the pair's relationship.

PETE JENSON AT EL SADAR STADIUM: Zinedine Zidane's side knew this was a potential slip-up but turned an awkward away fixture against battling Osasuna into a routine win.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale was sent home from training with gastroenteritis after concerns that the bug could spread. Luka Jovic has also been told to stay away before Saturday's game at Levante.

Gareth Bale has been omitted from Real Madrid's squad to face Levante on Saturday, with the forward suffering with gastroenteritis. Bale was sent home from training on Wednesday.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Having played no part in the win that put Real back in control of their LaLiga fate it seemed Bale was in no mood to share the celebratory mood sweeping the squad.

The football season faces an uncertain future after the outbreak of the coronavirus, but Real Madrid appear to unperturbed as they make preparations for the summer.

Zidane is reported to have a fractious relationship with Bale and attempted to force him out the club last summer - something the player felt was 'professional abuse'.

Gareth Bale has made the most of his time in lockdown, with the Real Madrid star turning attention to his beloved golf and pulling off an impressive trick shot at his home.

Real Madrid believe pay cuts for their highest earners will become 'inevitable' as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Zidane was openly willing to let the Welsh winger leave the Bernabeu in the summer and a move to the Chinese Super League almost came to fruition before it collapsed.

The Italian coach is keen to bridge his side's gap to the Premier League juggernauts and believes the Real Madrid outcasts are a step in the right direction. Los Blancos are willing to entertain offers.

Zinedine Zidane has so many young players out on loan that if everyone returns at the end of this season there will 37 players at his disposal. Sportsmail look at some of those who might go.

According to Marca, boss Zinedine Zidane is keen to offload the pairing and will not prevent them from securing transfers. Both have struggled with poor form and injury woes this season.

James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez, Mariano Diaz, Alvaro Odriozola, Alphone Areola and Nacho Fernandez will also be shipped out. Zinedine Zidane is hoping to raise £105million.

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.

Bale became one of the world's best wingers in north London before leaving Spurs for the Bernabeu in the summer of 2013 for what was then a world-record transfer of £86million.

The Magpies are close to finalising a £300million takeover by a Saudi Arabian consortium which is backed by the country's public investment fund.

The Premier League club are nearing a change of ownership after a £300million bid by a Saudi Arabia-lead consortium was accepted by controversial owner Mike Ashley.

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David brought me a pot of coffee in bed on Christmas morning. When I came downstairs, three small parcels were on my desk

Kris, 64, looked sleek in an all-black ensemble of a pantsuit with pointy heels. She rounded out her outfit with dangling pearl earrings and carried a black clutch to the event.

They spent the evening celebrating at the People's Choice Awards - and Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe joined her mother Kris Jenner at Corey Gamble's 39th birthday party on Sunday night. 

Portia De Rossi took to Instagram back in October as she and DeGeneres cuddled up to Gamble on their private flight: 'Thanks @krisjenner for letting us borrow him @coreygamble thanks!'

Kylie Jenner stunned in a white jumpsuit alongside family matriarch Kris Jenner in a skirted tuxedo as they enjoy a night out with Corey Gamble on Friday.

The world knows the names Kendall and Kylie Jenner. But it turns out that two extremely different monikers might have been recognized around the globe, it emerged on their show.

Kylie Jenner supported her ex Travis Scott in a hoodie and sweat pants from his Astroworld festival. She went to the jewelry store while accompanied by Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble.

The A-list momager treated herself to a bit of shopping before some boat time while in St. Barts after Christmas. Jenner, 64, looked like she was in the mood for luxury as she stepped out.

Kris recently joined her girls for their annual holiday party, hosted this year by daughter Khloé Kardashian. The extravagant event featured performances by Sia and the Sunday Service choir.

Kris Jenner rocked a glamorous black feathered coat on Monday as she and her boyfriend Corey Gamble enjoyed a night out. Earlier, the couple enjoyed time together on a boat.

Kris Jenner decided to stay in Southern California, she was spotted on a lunch date with her longtime beau Corey Gamble on Tuesday. The couple brought Jenner's latest rescue puppy.

Kim Kardashian looked elegant in a long black dress as she joined her mother Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble for a high-end dinner in Malibu.

Kris Jenner looked elegant in black tuxedo during date night with Corey Gamble at LA Ballet Gala on Friday in Santa Monica.

Kris Jenner freshened up her dance moves as she took a class in LA led by Dancing With The Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev. She rocked a leather jacket and brought her boyfriend Corey Gamble.

It was just a day after the momager and her beau caught up with DWTS talent Artem Chigvintsev at the very same rehearsal spot. Kris' outfit made it unclear if she was in the mood to dance.

She recently tested negative for the disease known as COVID-19 after her friend Lucian Grainge tested positive.

Khloé's best friend Malika Haqq tells her: 'Someone just saw Corey Gamble at the [Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel] with a redhead. They rode the elevator together to the 14th floor.'

It began when Blair, 47, posted a photo showing her made up to look like Jenner and spoke about how she wished she was self-isolating with her and how much she loved her.

The warship set sail for the six-month mission on Monday against a backdrop of deteriorating relations between the United States and Iran.