Manchester United are considering a sensational move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale. The Daily Star says a possible deal has been mooted within the inner sanctums at Old Trafford after a failed bid in August last year.
Top brass at Old Trafford held meetings - and made series of high-level phone calls - with Spurs in a bid to gatecrash Real's world-record £85m move.
However, Bale's dream was to play for the Spanish giants and he couldn't be persuaded to turn down the lure of the Bernabeu.
But now United are planning another swoop, in the knowledge they are unlikely to be able to tempt Cristiano Ronaldo back to the north-west.
Sources in Spain claim Bale has not settled into the Madrid side - featuring new Galacticos Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez - this season.
The 25-year-old is seen to be neglecting his defensive duties, which is causing a concern for boss Carlo Ancelotti.
He has reportedly told his coaching staff: "I only have one piece left to the puzzle and that is Bale."
His team-mates are also understood to be frustrated and they themselves are demanding more from him.
