Manchester United to return for Gareth Bale?

Manchester United have been offered encouragement by Real Madrid over a possible transfer Gareth Bale, according to reports. 

The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for the Wales international but no deal materialised, and Bale has continually insisted that he is happy at the Bernabeu. 

According to latest report from The Sun, United are likely to maintain their interest in the winger.

While Real are said to have rebuffed approaches during the most recent transfer window, officials of the Bernabeu club have allegedly informed their United counterparts that a significant bid would be considered in 2018.

Bale still has five years remaining on his contract, while the 28-year-old has started both of Real's opening two league fixtures with Cristiano Ronaldo currently suspended.

It has been suggested that Real intend to give a more active role to Marco Asensio, who is quickly emerging as one of Spanish football's top prospects.