Chelsea are keen on signing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale this summer and are willing to match Manchester United‘s offer for the Welshman.
The 28-year-old is likely to leave the Bernabeu in the summer after an injury-ravaged 18 months and Madrid hope to recoup a large slice of the £87.5m they paid for him in 2013. Bale chose Madrid over Manchester United when he left Tottenham but the Red Devils have consistently been linked with the Wales international. Jose Mourinho admitted last summer that he was interested in signing Bale and was caught trying to persuade the winger to move to Old Trafford after a pre-season friendly.
However, Spanish publication Sport claims that Chelsea have entered the race to sign Bale and are willing to match United’s offer. Madrid are believed to value Bale at around £80m and Chelsea are said to be willing to pay a ‘good fee’ for the former Spurs man. Bale is open to moving back to the Premier League after a trophy-laden five years in Spain.
