Real Madrid have reportedly increased their offer to Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale in a bid to secure the Welshman's services.

While the 23-year-old is thought to have been a long-term target for the Spanish giants, previous reports claimed that the club would not offer more than £43m for the prolific winger.

Despite these suggestions it is understood that, with the help of Real legend Zinedine Zidane, the former La Liga champions are ready to offer £60m, according to the Daily Star.

It has also been claimed that Real have set a June 15 deadline for the deal to be completed.