Bale: I'm not thinking about Real or Barca, I'm happy with life at Tottenham... for the time being



Gareth Bale has admitted he is happy with life at Tottenham, but conceded that he could leave White Hart Lane in the near future.



The Wales international has been in stunning form for the north London club once again this season, leading to interest from some of Europe's elite clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona.



Spurs' victory over Newcastle on Saturday means they are just seven points off the top of the Barclays Premier League, but uncertainty over manager Harry Redknapp's future could allow their top stars to leave.



All smiles: With Spurs flying high, Bale is happy with life at the Lane

Bale - whose contract expires in 2015 - is excited for what the future holds, but won't rule out a move away.



He told ESPN: 'At the moment we are going in the right direction and it is a very exciting time.



'We have quite a young squad and we're still building. We have a new training ground coming next year and there are plans for a new stadium so it is all heading in the right direction.



'For the time being I'm happy at Tottenham, we're playing good football. We are right up there and closer to challenging for the Premier League. There is no reason why we can’t keep progressing.'



Much of Bale's continuing success this season is his shift in position to a more central role after finding life tough on the wing where he is often doubled-up on.



But he has moved inside on a number of occasions and is reaping the benefit. And he makes no secret of who the inspiration for this switch was.



He said: 'I spoke about it before (with Harry Redknapp) but the main person I have spoken to is my agent. He has watched me.



Double team: Bale is finding more room in midfield





'If you look at the likes of Ronaldo, when he started out wide and he got really good, people began to double up on him. He had to come inside, try and change his game and get on the ball and influence the game another way.



'Last season it was becoming a bit annoying for me because a lot of teams were putting a midfielder right in front of me and a full-back behind. It’s hard to get the ball out wide when people are just standing there and there is no space.



'I wanted to come inside and become more involved, to come and get the ball and have an effect on the game. Thankfully I have progressed this season and I am able to do that now.'



Bale is expected to be rested along with Ledley King for Sunday’s FA Cup fifth round tie at League One Stevenage ahead of the north London derby a week later.