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Man Utd news: Gareth Bale tells Real Madrid he wants to join Jose Mourinho’s side
GARETH BALE has reportedly told Real Madrid that he wants to join Manchester United.
Gareth Bale scores stunning goal for Real Madrid
The Welshman has struggled with injuries this season under Zinedine Zidane and has been unable to stop Real Madrid slipping further behind Barcelona in the title race.
Madrid sit 11 points behind their Catalan rivals in the table ahead of their El Clasico meet-up tomorrow but Bale is already preparing for next season.
Spanish publication Don Balon claim the former Tottenham star has told Madrid’s hierarchy he wants to leave and Old Trafford is his choice of club.
However, Madrid’s valuation could prove a stumbling block in any potential deal.
United are only willing to pay £53million for his services but Los Blancos are holding out for closer to £80m.
Gareth Bale is reportedly pushing for a move to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho remains a long-term admirer of Gareth Bale and is keen to strengthen his attacking options.
But landing his man will be difficult with club president Florentino Perez refusing to lower Bale’s price tag.
Perez wants to get as much money as possible for the 28-year-old as he goes in search of his own Galactico.
Madrid are hopeful of striking a deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar at the end of the season.
Jose Mourinho remains a long term admirer of Real Madrid star Gareth Bale
Bale has managed just four La Liga starts this season but is in line for an appearance against Barcelona tomorrow afternoon.
Zinedine Zidane confirmed he is fit to play.
“I always trust my players. The important thing for me is that a player says he’s 100 per cent and ready to play, and Gareth says he is,” explained Zidane.
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