Tottenham value Gareth Bale at £50m in bid to warn off Barcelona

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly raised Gareth Bale's price tag to £50m after Barcelona scouts watched the winger against Aston Villa on Monday.

The Spanish giants are believed to have sent officials to monitor the Wales international's performance for the second time during Spurs' 3-1 victory over Villa this week.

The Champions League holders have a keen interest in the 22-year-old, who will consider his options at the end of the season, according to The Express.

Spurs assistant manager Joe Jordan believes that the Premier League side will be able to keep hold of the winger.