5 reasons why Gareth Bale should join Manchester United

It is really sad to see how Gareth Bale has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid. Once upon a time the world's most expensive player, he is now searching for the faintest glimmer of hope in order to resuscitate his career, constantly battling injuries.

However, is Santiago Bernabeu the right place for him to stay and fight for his place? It doesn't seem so. The Real Madrid hierarchy have become frustrated with the injury-prone forward and are more than keen to offload him in lieu of making another Galactico signing.

Also, Bale is already 28 and is getting no younger as days pass by. The Real Madrid dream has already turned into a nightmare and an exit seems the best option if he does plan to revive his career. That being said, here are 5 reasons why he should consider returning to England with Manchester United as the next destination:

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#5 He knows the Premier League

Gareth Bale has won the Premier League Player of the Season award in England

Unlike many others, adjusting to the Premier League won't be a problem for Bale, would it? He has a plethora of experience in ways of handling the rigours of the English game. I'm sure you haven't forgotten about how rampant he was in the league in his last season with Tottenham, winning the Premier League Player of the Season award in 2012-13.

To top it all, there are rumours that Mourinho is eager to coach him at United. The Portuguese mastermind is a long-term admirer of Bale and having the manager's trust and confidence in oneself makes it easier for a player to settle down in any team.

Of course, injuries have raised certain doubts whether the Welshman can match his best season in England on his arrival to United. But, if he's given adequate minutes to prove himself, Bale can certainly reach the heights he did in the past.

Also, the United supporters deserve a worthy mention. The fans at Old Trafford are lenient compared to those at the Bernabeu and in his torrid times, that comes really handy for any footballer. All in all, a move to the Red Devils looks the best option by which Gareth Bale can salvage his career.

#4 To get out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow

Gareth Bale has been under the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo

How has Gareth Bale exactly performed in his tenure with Los Merengues? Oh, he's done great, but the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo and constant comparisons with the Portuguese talisman are the reasons why the Welshman has been underappreciated many times.

It isn't his fault, but Ronaldo's gigantic list of achievements puts him under the spotlight every time and makes him incomparable to anyone except Lionel Messi. And, it's those constant comparisons that make Bale look much smaller, albeit the Welshman performs his level best for Los Blancos. That, in turn, invites the wrath of fans, who are really cruel to him sometimes.

A move away from all that intense pressure might exactly be the catalyst he needs to return to top form. Of course, there will be loads of expectations at United too, albeit a little less compared to those at Real Madrid. Also, at Manchester United, he can be the talisman under Jose Mourinho.

The absence of Ronaldo by his side might just turn out to be one of the positive things for Bale's revival of form.

#3 Real Madrid's interest in Eden Hazard and Neymar

Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid

One big drawback of playing for Real Madrid is that you rarely get second chances if you fail to establish yourself at the club. Your history of good performances barely counts for anything if you fail to deliver constantly. To top it, the booing of Real fans makes the matters even worse.

Gareth Bale's chances of being reinstated to the starting XI look quite slim now, with the club and supporters growing increasingly frustrated over his battles with injuries. As a result, Los Merengues have already stepped up their chase for a replacement and are constantly being linked with the likes of Eden Hazard and Neymar.

Real Madrid have the required financial muscle to bring any one of the two giants to the Bernabeu. Should that happen, the Welshman will be pushed further to the fringes. A move to Manchester United then appears to be a good option for Bale to revive his career.

#2 He will be adored at United

Manchester United fans are known for their loyal support

Gareth Bale has made no secret of his admiration for Ryan Giggs as his idol during his formative years. Should the Welshman cone to United, he will be seen as the ultimate successor to the former Welsh wizard. He might be a one-in-a-million footballer who gets a chance to succeed his hero at a club.

Coming to the United supporters, they will love Bale to the moon and back, should he deliver the excitement they have been deprived of since Cristiano Ronaldo. The 28-year-old will definitely be expected to take the vacant no.7 shirt, albeit he prefers 11. And, how the holder of that famous shirt is treated doesn't need to be elaborated, does it?

If he performs as expected, Gareth Bale will definitely be the crowned prince of Old Trafford (can't be the king. Zlatan's still there!)

#1 Unfinished business in England

Gareth Bale has won no major trophy in England

When you have a glimpse of his trophy cabinet, it feels kind of weird to see that a player who has three UEFA Champions League titles to brag about has no Premier League medal to boast of, though he played in England for eight years. Same is the case with the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, which the Welshman failed to win during his stint with Tottenham.

Knowing that he has won everything there is to win in Spain, a return to England looks more appropriate considering the new set of challenges he will have to put up with. Winning the bulk of trophies in England might as well add the finishing touch to his impressive trophy haul with Los Blancos.

Should that happen, the Welshman can definitely sit back and feel proud himself as one of the best players of his age.