A source close to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes Gareth Bale is on his way to Old Trafford.

The Real Madrid attacker is expected to leave the European champs next year after an injury plagued 12 months.

Mourinho remains a fan of the Welshman, having tried to sign Bale last summer.

And his biographer Rob Beasley believes a deal is close.

He tweeted last night: "Am hearing whispers of Gareth Bale to #MUFC in the summer."

Beasley wrote the popular 'Jose Mourinho: Up Close and Personal' book last year, which he worked closely with the Portuguese boss on.