Mourinho switches sights from Griezmann to Bale

Despite Real Madrid's insistence that they want to hold onto their Welsh star, Bale's disappointing season makes it easy to imagine that he may leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. The further Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio progress, the less likely it gets that Bale will be able to hold down a spot in Zinedine Zidane's first XI.

Although the official line is clear, the winger's lack of game time points to a lack of faith towards Bale from Zidane, and it is hard to see that being reconciled before summer arrives. 

Meanwhile, in England, Jose Mourinho is looking to make a statement in this summer's window, as he plans a widespread turnover of players. The Man United manager will have big money at his disposal, and has been heavily linked with Bale in the past.

Griezmann had previously been reported to be a key target for United, but the Frenchman looks set to stay in Spain. The forward has revealed that he wants to sort his future out before the World Cup in summer, and while Atletico are ready to give him a bumper wage packet to convice him to stay, he has been heavily linked with Barcelona. 

With a move for Atletico's striker looking unfeasible, attentions are turning to Real Madrid's fallen star. According to the 'Express', Bale is keen to force an exit out of Madrid, and Mourinho will look to capitalise on this in summer.