Published 15:26 IST, September 17th 2020

Man United transfer news: Gareth Bale's wages and poor injury record put off MUFC board

Man United transfer news: Gareth Bale's gigantic wages and recent injury record are key reasons why the Red Devils opted against signing the Welshman on loan.

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Just like Sergio Reguilon, Man United fans could see ar one of ir targets play for Tottenham Hotspur this season. With Red Devils desperate to add a right-winger to ir ranks, Man United transfer news linked Real Madrid outcast, Gareth Bale, with a switch to Old Trafford. However, as things stand Welsh international is likely to join former club Tottenham after Ed Woodward and co backed out of a potential deal.

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Gareth Bale to Spurs? Bale ws key issue as Man United pull out of a loan deal

Gareth Bale has been linked with a move to Manchester United in each transfer window since Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in 2013. However, rumours seemed like a real deal this time around, with 31-year-old edging closer to leaving Real Madrid and wanting a chance to make his mark. A loan where Los Blancos pay half of his gigantic ws was touted, but reports suggest that Red Devils have withdrawn ir interest.

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According to Man United transfer news by Evening Standard, manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is t too convinced by Welshman, which is prime reason why Red Devils pulled out of a Bale to United deal. Gareth Bale's ws are reportedly close to a staggering £600,000 a week, and even if Real Madrid offer to pay half of it, Bale to United deal will still make him one of highest earners at club, only behind David de Gea and Paul Pogba. Or than Bale's ws, his recent injury record has also hurt his chances of a move to Old Trafford.

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Welshman has missed over 25 games since start of 2018-19 season and his lack of action last season furr made him a doubtful contributor. With Gareth Bale to Spurs deal likely to happen, Man United transfer news reports have suggested that Solskjaer was doubtful of how player's recent standoff with Real Madrid manment could affect Man United's positive dressing room atmosphere. Bale has been in constant conflict with Los Blancos and made his intentions clear with a series of off-field activities over last season.

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Gareth Bale to Spurs? Man United to pursue 'primary target' Jadon Sancho

With football transfer news linking a return of Gareth Bale to Spurs, Manchester United are all set to turn ir attention towards Jadon Sancho again. Red Devils have been keen on bringing 20-year-old to Old Trafford, but Borussia Dortmund have failed to budge on ir £108 million valuation. According to Man United transfer news, Premier League giants are confident of sealing a deal for England international this summer, despite continued disagreements over a transfer fee with Dortmund. Bundesliga outfit remains adamant on keeping Jadon Sancho this season, with Man United having failed to present a suitable offer before ir August 10 deadline.

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15:26 IST, September 17th 2020