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Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils boosted as target Gareth Bale ‘given green light’ to leave Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho's hopes of signing the Welsh wonder increase massively as Bernabeu chiefs agree to sanction the sale of the forward

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GARETH BALE has been given the green light to leave Real Madrid next summer, according to reports.

The Welshman's time in the Spanish capital appears to be coming to an end with Manchester United ready to launch a stunning move for the forward.

 Gareth Bale has been given the green light to leave Real Madrid
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Gareth Bale has been given the green light to leave Real MadridCredit: Getty

Former Tottenham star Bale has enjoyed plenty of success on the pitch with the Galacticos, winning the Champions League three times.

But he has struggled to settle off the pitch and suffered with a number of injury problems in recent times, leading to poor form and jeers from Madrid's supporters.

Diario Gol claim that his ex-Spurs team-mate and fellow Real player Luka Modric is his only friend at the club.

And now after four years he is ready to return the Premier League.

 The Welsh star has suffered a difficult time at the Bernabeu despite plenty of success on the pitch
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The Welsh star has suffered a difficult time at the Bernabeu despite plenty of success on the pitchCredit: AFP
 It's reported that Luka Modric is his only friend at the club
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It's reported that Luka Modric is his only friend at the clubCredit: Reuters

Jose Mourinho's United have made several previous attempts to sign the 28-year-old but were rebuffed by Bernabeu chiefs and the attacker himself.

But there has now been a shift in the La Liga giants' attitude that has led to them now being willing to sell.


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The Red Devils remain the favourites to land the ace with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward a long-time admirer.

Mourinho is also a fan, but has concerns over Bale's recent injury record.

Spurs could also be interested in trying to bring him back to North London - but they would have to break their strict wage structure to secure him.

And the report claims that Madrid would insist on Harry Kane being part of any deal for Bale, which Tottenham would flat out refuse.

Bale has only managed to play ten times for club and country so far this campaign.

 Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are keen on signing the Welsh star
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Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are keen on signing the Welsh starCredit: Getty
 But the Red Devils do have concerns over his recent injury record
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But the Red Devils do have concerns over his recent injury recordCredit: Rex Features
 Gareth Bale has won the Champions League three times during his four years at Real Madrid
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Gareth Bale has won the Champions League three times during his four years at Real MadridCredit: PA:Press Association

He sat out Wales' decisive World Cup qualifiers earlier this month which saw them exit the competition after a 1-0 home defeat to Republic of Ireland.

Despite his struggles, Bale has still found the net three times in his nine matches for Madrid but has not played since the win in Dortmund on 26 September.

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