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Manchester United and Tottenham have both withdrawn their interest in signing Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale this summer for the same reason, according to reports in Spain. Bale has been tipped to leave the Bernabeu this summer, but both Premier League clubs fear he will ask for too much money.
Gareth Bale looks set to stay at Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
But now, they have both given up in their pursuit, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.
The reason for both of them withdrawing their interest is the wage demands of the Welshman.
At 30, he is unlikely to accept a pay cut, and came within touching distance of becoming the world's highest-paid player last summer.
Madrid pulled the plug on a move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning at the last minute after they decided to add a transfer fee into the deal.
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