Manchester United want to make Gareth Bale the next Galactico to leave Real Madrid.
Talks over a transfer have reached an advanced stage - but Bale will have the ultimate say on whether he heads to Old Trafford.
The 28-year-old is seeking assurances over his position at the Bernabeu after growing frustrated about his playing time under Zinedine Zidane last season.
New Real coach Julen Lopetegui will need to convince him he is a big part of his plans in a summer when the Champions League winners are looking for their next Galactico.
Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Eden Hazard are all being considered by Real president Florentino Perez.
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They were aware that a return to the Premier League was among a handful of options he was prepared to consider, along with France and Italy - but instead kept their focus on Bale.
Woodward has wanted to sign the former Tottenham winger ever since taking over United’s transfer strategy in 2013.
Mourinho is also a confirmed admirer and was eager to bring him to the club last summer.
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