According to reports from The Daily Mail yesterday afternoon, Real Madrid are already considering replacements for Chelsea and Manchester United target Gareth Bale.
The Welsh wizard’s future with the La Liga giants is in jeopardy after falling afoul of the Bernabeu support, despite Carlo Ancelotti continually insisting he won’t be sold this summer – as This Is Futbol reported earlier this month.
There’s plenty of Premier League interest in the former Tottenham star, who netted 26 goals in 44 appearances to claim the PFA Player of the Year, PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards during his ultimate campaign in English football.
Chelsea and Manchester United have both been mooted as potential activators of his £75million release clause, so today’s news that Real Madrid are already eyeing potential replacements for the 25 year-old will be music to their ears.
According to The Mail, they’re considering a summer bid for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus, who boasts an incredible 37 goals and 27 assists in his last 79 Bundesliga appearances.
The German international signed a new contract earlier in the season to eradicate his £20million release clause, but could still leave Westfalen this summer after the Black-Yellows’ failure to qualify for the Champions League and the subsequent sacking of Jurgen Klopp. The Mail claim Dortmund value the 25 year-old at upwards to £40million.