Real Madrid are ready to try again for Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

The Daily Star says David Moyes is poised to make a big statement in the transfer window and Manchester United had planned to lodge a £60m bid for the winger.

But that move could now be thwarted by Real.

The Spanish giants are in the process of selling a raft of fringe players to fund a new bid for Bale.

The news will come as a big blow to United, who wanted the 24-year-old Welsh wizard to join Cesc Fabregas in moving to Old Trafford.

Spurs, meanwhile, maintain their prized asset is not for sale.