Gareth Bale in contention to start for Tottenham vs West Ham, seen hooping in training

Star signing Gareth Bale could be in contention to start for Tottenham vs West Ham on Sunday. While winger made his return to Tottenham amidst much fanfare, fans have had to wait for Gareth Bale’s first appearance as 31-year-old continued his recovery from a knee injury. w, team’s social media accounts have teased a return for Gareth Bale ahead of Tottenham vs West Ham game.

Also Read: Gareth Bale Cuts Ties With Wife's Grandparents Following Major Drugs Feud?

Bale injury news: Bale return on cards?

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho had earlier claimed that Welsh winger would be fit to feature after international break. 31-year-old withdrew from Wales squad and has been spending time at Enfield as he builds up his fitness. According to Daily Telegraph, Gareth Bale is set to take field in Tottenham vs West Ham game.

Also Read: Gareth Bale Will T Return To Real Madrid After Loan Deal Ends, Insists nt

Both Gareth Bale and Tottenham have dropped hints about his return on social media. Over past few weeks, Gareth Bale has been seen training at club’s training ground. Several pictures of Gareth Bale training under Jose Mourinho and partaking in shooting drills have since gone viral.

Many Tottenham fans have speculated that Gareth Bale will feature for Tottenham vs West Ham after Spurs tweeted a picture of Gareth Bale training, with caption asking fans to keep ir eyes on Sunday’s game. Welshman was also pictured playing basketball with rest of squad, with fans speculating on player's return date.

Also Read: Gareth Bale Scores Stunning Goals In Spurs Training As He targets Return Against West Ham

Tottenham team news: Mourinho coy on Bale's return

Jose Mourinho will be sweating on fitness of England duo Harry Kane and Eric Dier ahead of Tottenham vs West Ham. Harry Kane complained of muscle fatigue during international break but should be fit to feature after he was pictured training with group. Eric Dear sustained a slight hamstring injury during England’s 2-1 victory over Belgium and it remains to be seen wher 26-year-old is fit to feature in Premier League.

Also Read: Ex-Spurs And Chelsea Boss Reveals More On How Willian Almost Signed Up For Tottenham

Jose Mourinho was coy about Gareth Bale’s second debut for club while speaking to Sky Sports. Portuguese tactician gave a cryptic answer when asked about Gareth Bale’s return. 57-year-old said that team is most important thing, and final decision will be one which is good for both Gareth Bale and Tottenham. Fans will have more clarity on Tottenham team news and a potential Bale return once Jose Mourinho speaks to press in his pre-match press conference ahead of London derby.

Im Credits: Tottenham Hotspur Twitter