Gareth Bale has long been linked with a high-profile switch to Manchester United, even before his current club Real Madrid previously made him the world’s most expensive footballer back in 2013.

The now 28-year- old was lured to the Bernabeu four years ago with a lucrative deal as he was made the then dearest footballer ever, costing the Spanish giants around €100 million to gain his attacking services. He made an instant impact, incredibly going on to both the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League in his maiden season there.

Bale has gone on to clinch an impressive ten major honours with the Galacticos since his record-breaking arrival, including a trio of European Cup successes and a single La Liga victory in 2017. Added to this are wins in the domestic Spanish Super Cup as well as continental honours such as the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup. Continue reading →

Real Madrid have been enduring a shockingly poor season so far under the guidance of club legend Zinedine Zidane, despite coming into the campaign on the back of two successive Champions League victories.

The Spanish giants had high hopes of further success in both La Liga and Europe’s elite club competition throughout the term, but their early-season woes have dealt a blow to those aspirations under their French manager. Continue reading →