The Scot boss and indeed his United predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson are huge fans of Bale and football staff at the club all believe the Welsh winger could bring some real star quality to the Barclays Premier League champions’ make-up.
Bale force: Gareth Bale is likely to leave Tottenham with Manchester United joining Real Madrid in the race
It is understood, however, that United’s long-running interest in Bale – they have tracked him since his days at Southampton – could yet lead to a bid as they try to add a star name to Moyes’ playing roster between now and the end of the month.
Frustrations: David Moyes has endured a difficult summer, failing to land a number of targets
Better: Spirits were lifted on Sunday, though, when Moyes' team beat Wigan in the FA Community ShieldWith United’s pursuit of Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas no longer active after the Spaniard indicated he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp and an imminent bid for Everton’s Marouane Fellainini and Leighton Baines not sure to succeed either, Moyes is beginning to run out of time.
A bid for Bale would be hugely ambitious, given that the mighty Real Madrid have so far not manage to prise the player from White Hart Lane, but United would hope to tempt Tottenham by offering a higher down payment than the Spanish club did a fortnight ago.
No thanks: Thiago and Cesc Fabregas have both decided against a move to Old Trafford
United’s owners the Glazers remain determined not to sell Wayne Rooney this transfer window and it remains highly unlikely that the England striker will move anywhere this summer.
However, the Americans are also determined to land a genuine marquee signing this summer and Bale certainly fits that bill.
United’s owners the Glazers remain determined not to sell Wayne Rooney this transfer window and it remains highly unlikely that the England striker will move anywhere this summer.
However, the Americans are also determined to land a genuine marquee signing this summer and Bale certainly fits that bill.
