Bale has one year left on his deal at Southampton
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BBC Sport Wales understands that Gareth Bale's move to Tottenham Hotspur has been sealed, although no official announcement has yet been made.
The Southampton and Wales full-back completed his medical on Thursday.
Saints boss George Burley earlier denied reports that a fee had been agreed between the two clubs.
But the 17-year-old Welsh international is understood to have arranged a four year deal for an initial fee of close to £6m, that could rise to £10m.
The teenage left-back has only one year left on his contract and was also linked with Arsenal and Manchester United.
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606: DEBATE
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Spurs had a bid of about £10m accepted by Saints in January, but Bale rejected the transfer at that time.
Following Southampton's failure to gain promotion this season the prospect of first-team football in the Premiership at Tottenham looks to have been enough to change his mind.
Bale made his debut as a 16-year-old last year for Saints - becoming the second youngest to ever play for the club - and this season he has become a regular for Southampton and Wales.
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He's so young and has plenty of time, he'll be a star in the Premiership
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He became the youngest Welsh international when he played against Trinidad & Tobago in May last year, setting up a late winner.
West Ham and Wales centre-back James Collins says his international team-mate will shine in the Premiership.
"It's a fantastic move and Gareth's a fantastic player, I hope it all goes well for him," said Collins, who joined the Hammers from Cardiff two seasons ago.
"It's a massive leap from Championship to Premiership, but he came in at international level and did so well.
"He's so young and has plenty of time, he'll be a star in the Premiership."