With Monaco striker of Nigerian descent Kylian Mbappe rumored to be on his way to Real Madrid before the close of the transfer window, Welsh star Gareth Bale may depart  Los Blancos.

The former Tottenham Hotspur star is being linked with a return to the Premier League, with Manchester United setting the wheels in motion to purchase the winger from the European champions.

The Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a winger after recruiting Romelu Lukaku to lead the frontline.

The Express claims Chelsea have emerged as serious contenders to Manchester United in the race to lure Gareth Bale away from Real Madrid, and they have the financial muscle to compete with their Premier League rivals if it comes to a bidding war.

Gareth Bale, who is valued in the region of 100 million euros (N42 billion) by Real Madrid, is open to a move back to England.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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