Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas considers summer bid for Aston Villa's Christian Benteke Benteke's agent, Kismet Eris, said: "It is normal that if you go to a club and do well, then other clubs will show an interest. Christian has shown that he can play in England so why not take the step up to the next level if the opportunity is there? At the end of the season interested clubs will talk to Villa - but it has to be right for Villa, the buying club and Christian. Benteke, who is expected to spearhead Villa's attack against Arsenal next weekend, is keen to stay in England after impressing in his debut Premier League season. Gareth Bale, whose two stunning free-kicks gave Tottenham a 2-1 Europa League victory over Lyon on Thursday, believes he is in his best run of form to date. It's probably the best I've been playing so far in my career. I've just got to keep my head down, keep working hard, keep trying to keep my form, " he said. The Welshman warned that he planned to get even better. Yes, I've been practising [free-kicks] for a while now, all sorts of distances. I've still got a lot of improvement," he said. Season after season, improving in all areas. I just want to keep doing that, keep working hard and hopefully keep getting better. Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel joined in the chorus of approval for Bale and his free-kick prowess. The pace and power he has is up there with the very best in the world. He's been working a lot on his free-kicks. perfecting that style. It's great he has that in his repertoire for us," he said. Pepe Reina had all sorts of troubles when we played Liverpool. It's such a difficult ball to deal with. I can tell you it is so difficult to save.