Spanish sports paper AS have splashed on Bale to Manchester United
And Louis van Gaal has been backed to pursue Bale, despite his apparent happiness at Real Madrid.
Spanish sports paper AS indicate Bale's release clause at the Bernabeu stands at an eye-watering £786m.
United are prepared to splash £120m on the 25-year-old, to officially make him the world's most expensive player.
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But AS insist that Real have no intention of selling with the Welshman's camp downplaying suggestions he wants to return to England.
Bale is taking lessons in Spanish while Iker Casillas, Pepe and Sergio Ramos are reportedly learning English.
Therefore despite United's ability to afford Bale in an era of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, they may have to further convince the player his future lies in Manchester to pull off the blockbuster deal.
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