Chelsea set to match Man United bid to complete transfer of £80million La Liga star

According to reports, English Premier League Champions Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for the signature of Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale next summer transfer window, as per sources in Spain.

The Wales international winger hasn’t had the best of spell at the Santiago Bernabeu and could be permitted to return to the Premier League for about £80million, as reported by Sport, via Metro.

They suggest the Blues are prepared to rival Jose Mourinho tutored Manchester United’s bid for the Welshman as they hope to sign the pacey forward for next campaign.

The former Premier League star may not have found his best shape in Spain, but was one of the most fearful attackers in world football in his last couple of years with Tottenham Hotspurs.

It’s easy to know why top Premier League clubs still rate the attacking midfielder highly, and the Blues may especially need to reinforce in that position.

Diario Gol suggests Superstar Blues Belgian attacker Eden Hazard is being closely monitored by Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid and that the playmaker himself is interested in joining the Champions League winners.

Gareth Bale could be a perfect replacement, and Eden Hazard moving to the Spanish Capital would also spell the end of Bale, 28’s Santiago Bernabeu playing career due to the high level of competition in attack.