Gareth Bale 'on verge of joining Jiangsu Suning'

Gareth Bale is reportedly on the verge of joining Chinese Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning on a three-year deal.

The 30-year-old is surplus to requirements at Real Madrid following Zinedine Zidane's return as head coach.

The Wales international was involved in Madrid's last pre-season friendly against Arsenal, but it has been reported that Zidane is still keen for the attacker to leave ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Beijing Guoan and Jiangsu Suning have both been strongly linked with moves for Bale before the Chinese Super League transfer window closes at the end of this month.

According to Marca, Jiangsu Suning have now won the race for the former Southampton youngster, who will sign a three-year contract at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre.

The report also claims that Bale will earn £20m a year during his time at the club.

Manchester United are said to have turned down the chance to sign the Welshman in this summer's transfer window.