Son Heung-min says that Gareth Bale was "born to play football" and hopes that the Welshman scores for Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal.
Son and Harry Kane have been the lynchpins of Spurs' attacking success this season, having assisted one another for 14 goals this season, more than any other duo in Premier League history.
The pair are now only two goals off the all-time record, set by Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.
However, in recent weeks, Kane and Bale have started to develop quite the relationship as Spurs' attacking threat evolves into a more rounded front three.
Kane assisted both of Bale's goals in the 4-1 win against Crystal Palace last weekend, while Bale provided Kane with the assist against Burnley last month.
But Son does not want to be left out of the picture, and he and Bale have started to develop a connection, too.
Son assisted Bale's two goals against Burnley earlier this year. Meanwhile, Bale assisted Son's opener in the Europa League first leg against Wolfsberger.
Spurs have won their last five games going into Sunday's derby and the South Korean believes Bale's footballing qualities could be vital against Arsenal.
"Everyone knows what Gaz can bring to the team," Son told BBC Football Focus.
"I am really happy that he is enjoying playing football because he’s born to play football.
"When you see his quality (puffs his cheek), it’s just incredible and I am really happy for him.
"We will see what’s going to happen but we want to go there and win this game. I hope Gareth scores and then we celebrate all together. I don’t mind who scores. I just want to win this kind of game."
Spurs trio Kane, Son and Bale meanwhile have scored 48 goals between them so far this season. That is just 17 fewer than the entire Arsenal squad combined, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says they pose a difficult challenge to his team.
"It’s very difficult because the level of quality, precision, understanding and chemistry that they have between them makes them probably one of the most special (attacks) in Europe," he said.
"And they don’t need much. They are able to create their own chances, they are able to link as a team.
"So it is really difficult to do, but we will prepare the game well to try to stop them obviously."
Spurs could do the double over Arsenal on Sunday, moving 10 points clear of their rivals to secure what would likely be a fifth consecutive season finishing above the Gunners.
