Gareth Bale is on the wishlist of numerous top clubs after his stunning second-half performance against Liverpool in the Champions League final. The Welshman scored 2 goals, which involved a stunning bicycle goal that silenced the travelling Liverpool fans.
It was a Ronaldo-esque strike from the former Tottenham player, who helped Madrid clinch their third successive Champions League title. Despite his performance in the final, Bale has found regular game time hard to come by over the years.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the midfielder. The Red Devils have already completed the signing of Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk, and Bale could be next in line to join the club. Bale would add to a number of high-profile signings the club have made over the last two year, which includes the likes of Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku.
Jose Mourinho failed to match up to Manchester City’s level last season and was only able to muster a second-place finish. The former Real Madrid coach also failed to win the FA Cup final, losing 1-0 against his old club, courtesy of an Eden Hazard penalty. Thus, he must transform this team into title contenders next season.
Bale made a total of 20 appearances in the La Liga last season, scoring 16 goals and providing 2 assists. Those are stunning numbers from a player who was mostly restricted to a bench role. He also scored 3 goals in 3 Champions League appearances, which raises questions as to why he was on the bench in the first place.
The Welshman possesses monstrous pace along with exceptional dribbling ability. Bale also averaged an 82.5% pass success rate in the league, proving he’s not all about the speed. The 28-year-old also possesses a gem of a left foot, capable of producing thunderous shots akin to the one he scored against Liverpool in Kiev.
But from time-to-time, Bale’s fitness concerns prevent him from working wonders. In fact, he often fails to keep his momentum going due to persistent hamstring injuries. Besides that, however, he is a superstar in the truest sense of the term.
He would be a great addition to the United squad and Mourinho must strike a deal for the winger as soon as possible, considering the future of Anthony Martial is also uncertain.
Bale could be the Frenchman’s replacement, given they both play on the same side. It would take a considerable fee to lure the Welsh Wizard to Old Trafford, but we all know Manchester United have the financial power to do so.
