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Bale to Man Utd: Mourinho in contact with Real Madrid but there's a surprise twist
JOSE MOURINHO is in contact with Real Madrid over a potential deal for Gareth Bale, according to reports.
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Manchester United are on the lookout to land another marquee signing this summer and Express Sport understands Antoine Griezmann is his No1 target.
But Spanish publication Diario Gol claim the Red Devils are keen to bring Bale back to the Premier League.
However, they suggest they will not make a move for him until next year with Mourinho hoping to make the Welshman the leader of his team as he continues to build a squad capable of challenging in the Champions League.
Gareth Bale is attracting interest from Manchester United
Jose Mourinho is said to be in contact with Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez
The forward is well aware of United's interest and knows the Red Devils will come knocking at his door in the near future.
Bale's current contract at the Bernabeu runs until 2022.
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