Manchester United 'favourites to sign Gareth Bale'

Manchester United have been installed as the favourites to sign Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale in this summer's transfer window.

Bale has reportedly been told by Zinedine Zidane that he will not be in his plans next season.

As a result, the Wales international is expected to move on this summer, with United, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur believed to be the three clubs showing the most interest.

Los Blancos are reportedly yet to receive an offer for the 29-year-old, but bookmakers Paddy Power have placed United as the 8/11 favourites to land the attacker before the start of the 2019-20 campaign.

Bale, who has contributed 14 goals and six assists in 42 appearances for his Spanish club this term, has been left out of the Madrid squad for their trip to Real Sociedad on Sunday night.