Manchester United have sensationally made contact with Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale.

OkDiario says United have made a staggering wage offer to Bale in a bid to lure the Welshman away from the Bernabeu.

The Red Devils missed out on Bale when he opted to move to the Spanish capital three years ago, but have maintained their interest in the former Spurs flier.

United have contacted Bale's agent to offer £16.7million-a-year after tax in wages.

Bale has made it clear he is willing to extend his stay in La Liga, but Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has said he will not make him the highest-paid player at the club.