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Marcelo insists Real Madrid’s Galacticos are licking their lips at the prospect of Gareth Bale joining them this summer, writes Tom Hopkinson in the Sunday People .

Reports last week claimed some of the Bernabeu dressing room have had their noses put out of joint by the hype surrounding the Tottenham star .

But Brazil ace Marcelo is adamant that the Galacticos are hugely excited by the Welshman’s potential arrival and he says he cannot wait to see Bale terrorising opposition defences with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Marcelo said: “It is amazing to think of Cristiano and Gareth Bale in the same team.

“They were two of the best players in Europe last year and to think of them on the same team is a frightening thought for the rest of Spain and Europe. All the talk of Gareth joining us is positive among the players.

“We want to see the best players in the world arrive and that is what Gareth is.”

However Ronaldo’s future still remains in doubt.

Boss Carlo Ancelotti claims a contract extension has been agreed in principle with the player and will be signed shortly.

But Ronaldo is adamant that is not yet the case.

Marcelo added: “Cristiano is very happy here and is excited for next season at Real Madrid.”

Meanwhile, Tottenham players believe Bale has outgrown the club.

Jamie Redknapp revealed: “I speak to some of the Totenham players and they sense he has outgrown the club. His body language is different.

“ You know when you are ready to move. I think it will happen. He wants to go.”