Manchester United chiefs are convinced Real Madrid can be tempted into selling Gareth Bale. The Daily Star says the Welsh wizard left Tottenham for the Bernabeu in 2013 for a world-record fee of £80m.
And after spending over £150m this summer on bringing world-class talent to Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal has been told he can spend big again next year.
The Red Devils had been linked with a move for Ballon d'Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo but that deal looks dead after the player's agent Jorge Mendes claimed the Portuguese wanted to retire in Madrid.
Reports in Spain suggest United are desperate to make more big-name signings with Bale their No.1 target.
