Gareth Bale: 'I never considered leaving Spurs'

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale has said that he never considered leaving White Hart Lane in the summer transfer window.

Some of Europe's top clubs were reportedly interested in the Welshman after he impressed both domestically and in the Champions League last term.

"I never really thought about leaving Tottenham in the summer. I just signed a new deal and I'm enjoying my football," Bale told Sky Sports News.

"I'm playing well and I'm playing regularly. The main thing for me, I'm still young, is that I want to be playing week in, week out and getting better, and I'm still at an age where I can keep improving."

Bale, 22, also said that the presence of manager Harry Redknapp in the Spurs dugout is one reason why he is keen to remain in a white shirt.

"He lets all the players express themselves, and for a manager to give you that kind of licence there is nothing better," he added.

Bale and Spurs picked up their first points of the new season at Wolves last week and next host Liverpool on Sunday.