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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has urged former Tottenham team mate Gareth Bale to join him at the Bernabeu, saying the Welsh winger is good enough to play for the Spanish champions.

The 23-year-old left winger has been a revelation for Spurs since being converted from a full-back to play further forward by Harry Redknapp, and Bale's eye-catching displays in Europe have attracted the attention of top clubs.

Now Croatian star Modric - whose side beat Bales' Wales 2-0 on Tuesday night - feels the speedy winger would be a fantastic signing for Jose Mourinho's La Liga team.

"I agree [Bale] should play for Real Madrid and I hope he'll come", he told BBC Radio Wales.

"It would be amazing and I think he can [play for Real Madrid]. He's a good enough player."

Real currently trail bitter rivals Barcelona by eight points in La Liga after a stuttering start, but the acquisition of Bale could drive them on to a successful defence of their league title - although it is extremely unlikely Andre Villas-Boas will let his star leave in the January transfer window.

Bale led Wales to victory against Scotland on Friday night with a late penalty and a stunning solo strike, and after showing impressive form for Tottenham this year, the highlight being a powerful run and finish as Villas-Boas' side won 3-2 away to Manchester United in September.

The winger won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award for his performances during the 2010-11 campaign, including a hat-trick at the San Siro against Inter which won him widespread acclaim.

Spurs have a partnership scheme with Real which allows the two clubs to work together regarding players, coaching and commercial relationships, which could tip any future move in favour of the Madrid side.

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