As per a report by The Guardian, Jose Mourinho is increasingly keen on pursuing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale since Manchester City have pulled out of the race.

The Welshman expressed his displeasure at the lack of game time under Zinedine Zidane in the recently concluded season and that could provide a window of opportunity for us to acquire his signature. Bale could cost above £200m.

The former Tottenham sensation put in a spectacular display against Liverpool in the Champions League final as he scored 2 brilliant goals to guide Los Blancos to their third consecutive CL crown. He has proven that he is an out-and-out game-changer and United could use a player like him.

Over the course of the previous season, we have been accused time and again of playing a boring and drab brand of football. The fact that we lost to all 3 of the newly-promoted sides is enough proof to ascertain that we are in need of a squad overhaul.

Despite having celebrated players like Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku up front, our attack faltered on numerous occasions last season. Bale might not have played as many games during that time but if his display in Kiev is anything to go by, the thundering attacker could make all the difference for us.

After losing out on the FA Cup to Chelsea and finishing as Premier League runners-up, perhaps it is time to break the bank and sign a player like Bale. He boasts of ample experience and power. It is certainly a deal worth considering.