Amid reports that Manchester United wants to bring Welshman Gareth Bale back to Britain from Real Madrid in January, both Bale and Real say no thanks.
Real Madrid midfielder has heard the reports that Manchester United is willing to pay more than $140 million to bring him back to the English Premier League and says he’s happy where he is.
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Gareth Bale transferred to Real Madrid in September 2013 after six years with
in the EPL.
According to the Daily Star, Man U has been linked to a £90 million ($143.7 million) deal in the January transfer window to bring in Gareth Bale.
Gareth Bale has missed Real Madrid’s last five matches with an injury, but according to BBC Sport, Bale returned to practice Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool.
Spaniard Isco has been impressive playing in Bale’s place, but Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said Gareth Bale isn’t going anywhere.
"“Bale deserves to play. He is one of the best players in the world and a very important player for this team.“Isco is playing well and we hope he can prolong the good moment he’s in until the end of the season. But he is also compatible with Bale. He’s proved that already; they’ve played together and played well.”"
Gareth Bale was back in training Sunday and with Wales’ next Euro 2016 qualifier coming up on Nov. 16, Welsh assistant manager Osian Roberts said it would be good for Gareth Bale to get some time in with Real Madrid before then.
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