Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says a move to Real Madrid for Gareth Bale would be a huge development for Welsh football.

Real are willing to break the transfer fee world record to prise Bale away from Tottenham.

"It's a huge stage and to have a Welshman playing on that stage will help the national team," former Barcelona striker Hughes told BBC Wales.

"As long as he feels comfortable that he can deal with the pressures that will be thrown at him, I wish him well, if that's the decision he makes.

"You've got to be sure in your own mind that it's the right decision for you, your family and your football career first and foremost."