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Real Madrid signed Gareth Bale from Spurs back in 2013 for then, a world record fee of £85 million. After impressing in his first season with the Los Blancos, the Welshman began struggling with injuries.
The very fact that United are still willing to pay up to £90 million for the player, speak the volumes of his ability. When fit, Bale is an absolute nightmare for the defenders. His sublime pace and precision on the ball held the eyes of Spanish giants back in 2013.
However, Real appear to be losing patience with the 28-year-old lately. Jose Mourinho has publicly expressed his desire to sign the Welsh. Reports suggest that Bale could be a makeweight in any possible deal for United goalkeeper, David de Gea. Here, we look at the reasons why Bale should consider a move to Old Trafford in order to get back to his best.
#1 Jose and his effective Man-Management
The Portuguese has been criticised for ruining some of the greatest careers in football in the past. Much has been said about his decision of selling De Bruyne, Lukaku and M. Salah during his time at Chelsea.
However, Mourinho has also been praised for his ability to get the best out of his players. His man-management has transformed some greatest careers in the game. Mourinho's choice of players turns out to be something of great importance for the club he manages. An injury prone player like Gareth Bale needs a figure like Mourinho to salvage his career.
Phil Jones, the United centre-back was equally vulnerable when it came to fitness. Jose has transformed Jones into one of the best English defenders presently with his brilliant man-management. Luke Shaw is a similar example. The Portuguese protects his players during the training and hectic fixture schedules and monitors their work-rate closely.
If Bale moves to United, Jose would be very precise with the Welshman's work-rate and game time, something that Zidane failed at.
#2 The "back to home" factor
There have been certain players who lost have their groove in foreign leagues. It should not come as a surprise if Gareth Bale's return to England turns the tables dramatically for him. It is indeed surprising to see a player of Bale's calibre struggling with injuries.
The Welshman could perhaps be facing the general conditioning problem where he is not accustomed to Spain. Maybe, a return to the Premier League enfolds an altogether new phase for him.
Bale would soon be 29, it would be his last big contract at the top level. Clearly, moving to Madrid was not his "Best" decision. There would be absolutely no harm in trying different things.
If the former Spurs man does plan any such return, what could be better than entering the Theater of Dreams.
#3 BBC Just Bale!
It would not be unfair to say that no matter what the Welsh achieves at Bernabeu, he would never be able to overshadow Cristiano Ronaldo. Though Bale was greatly loved in Madrid, he was never the leading star of the team.
Bale was signed for a sum of £85 million, more than what Los Blancos paid for Ronaldo in 2009. As reported, Real never wanted to disclose Bale's transfer fee to keep the Portuguese sensation happy.
At United, he could be up for the number #10 jersey and be a marketable asset for the club. Woodward tried his best to snatch Bale from the clutches of Real Madrid back in 2013, but he couldn't. Evidently, the Vice Chairman of Manchester United is aware of what Bale could bring to the club both on and off the field.
Gareth Bale himself would be a dressing room figure at Old Trafford. This could well and truly boost his confidence and instil a new energy in him.
