Everton defender Ashley Williams believes Wales teammate Gareth Bale will be happy with all the Real Madrid speculation around Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has been at the centre of transfer rumours this week.

Williams told The Sun: “Gaz is probably happy with that.

“He knows he is going to be there. I know from my experience it's sometimes nice not to be the one who everyone is talking about. You are not having to wait or have people asking questions about the future.

“You can just relax and enjoy your time off."