Gareth Bale a transfer target for Chelsea as well as Man United after Rafael Benitez’s Real Madrid sacking

Manchester United are poised to step up their bid to land the Real Madrid superstar and have been heartened by his disappointment at the sacking of Rafa Benitez.

Chelsea, however, are set to rival their interest with new Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane keen on Eden Hazard.

Bale has scored seven times in his last six games. Zidane has described the Welshman, 26, as “fundamental” to the team.

Zidane admitted: “I understand that he was annoyed with the departure of Benitez because he was an important coach for him.

“But he is going to have the same treatment from me as with Rafa. He is important for the squad and fundamental for the team.

“What he has been doing recently is fantastic.

“I am going to give him all my affection and support so that he plays well.”

Source: The Mirror