Gareth Bale has rediscovered his form in recent times for Real Madrid and the Blancos are interested in extending the Welshman’s contract. However, the speedy winger has reportedly rejected the contract extension according to Tuttomercatoweb.
The Spanish side want to extend his contract until 2021, but the former Tottenham star is tempted by a return to the Premier League. The 26-year-old could now end up becoming the prime target for both Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola at Manchester United and Manchester City respectively.
Zidane has insisted that the Welshman is an integral part of his plans, recently saying:
“Bale is one of the best players in the world, when he is fit he always makes a difference for us.”
The signing of Gareth Bale would be a major sign of intent for the Manchester giants.
Bale speaks about his time at Real Madrid
The Welshman spoke about his time and experience at playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"It's been an amazing experience for me," the Wales international told UEFA.com.
"It's obviously a massive club with big expectations. I've come here, I've done well. We have won four trophies, which is a good return, but we want to win more.
"A lot of things have come good. I think my possession game is improving still – obviously the Premier League is a lot of attacking, end to end, and Spanish-based football is more possession.
"I feel I've improved in that area and my finishing. All round I've improved, and I still feel I've got a lot more to improve on.
"Obviously people put a lot of expectation on you with the price tag and everything like that, but for me I just try and come in every day, try and concentrate on my football, try and focus on what I'm doing [in] training and games.
"I feel I've just got on with it and I just to try to enjoy every day as it comes."
Bale also spoke about the Champions League triumph in his first season at Madrid, saying that Florentino Perez bought him specifically for that purpose.
"I remember being brought in and the president saying to me that he's bringing me in to win the tenth Champions League," he said.
"A big reason for me coming to Real Madrid was to play Champions League football and to win the Champions League. To do it in my first season was very special.
"The scenes after winning were amazing, coming back to Madrid with all the fans around [the Plaza de] Cibeles. It was just an amazing experience, one I will never forget."
A lot of top teams will be hoping to secure Gareth bale’s signature if he does indeed decide to move from Real Madrid.
