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Meulensteen warns Man Utd against pursuit of Real Madrid star Bale

Former Manchester United No2 Rene Meulensteen says they shouldn't be pursuing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.

United have been linked with a massive £120m bid for Bale in recent weeks, although there is some suggestion that the fee could be less if goalkeeper David De Gea headed in the other direction in part-exchange.

Meulensteen told talkSPORT: "I'm not sure Gareth Bale wants to leave Real Madrid yet.

"You can see it in his performances.

"It was a dream move for him to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and other world class players.

"He's very happy where he is and it would be very difficult to tempt him away."

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