Really sounds like Bale is going from that interview with AVB. The foot injury excuse did not sound convincing one bit.
I know I feel sorry for Benny I wish AVB would give him a chance this season. Really gutted about Bale. I really thought we had a chance to keep him but its looking very unlikely now.
He may not be in the frame of mind to play at the moment. Doesn't mean he's leaving this year, we had the same with Modric.
I like your optimism WY but I'm going to accept he has gone. This way I'm already prepared for the worst. It is typical Spurs though we finally assemble a great squad but then lose our best player.