Dimitar Berbatov believes the addition of Gareth Bale will give Tottenham "the strongest attack in the Premier League", one which rivals champions Liverpool.
Spurs are working hard on bringing Bale back to the club on loan, seven years after leaving for Real Madrid for a then-world record fee.
Bale is understood to be keen for a reunion as he looks to end a nightmare spell under Zinedine Zidane.
Tottenham started the season with a deflating home loss to Everton but Berbatov feels Jose Mourinho will have a forward better than almost all rivals should Bale return.
"It's great news for everyone involved," Berbatov told Betfair. "Gareth loves Spurs, it's where he first showed the world what he can do.
"Quality never disappears. At 31, he still has the ability to play a crucial role at Spurs ... This is a step back in the right direction for an amazing player."
He added: It's hard to say that this alone will make Spurs title challengers, but it is a sign to the world that they can do serious business. The players in the squad will be encouraged, and so will potential signings.
"Bale, [Harry] Kane, [Heung-min] Son, Dele Alli. Managers would kill for this frontline ... On paper, they now have the strongest front-line in the league along with Liverpool.
"Bale is probably already texting Harry Kane and other Spurs players, chatting and looking forward to linking up."
