Manchester United's hopes of signing Real Madrid attacked Gareth Bale this summer have been given a series of boosts over the last few days, with the latest coming from a Guardian report stating that rivals Manchester City will not challenge for his signature.
Bale stole the show in the Champions League final on Saturday night, scoring twice against Liverpool to ensure Los Blancos sealed their 13th European crown. His first - a frankly wild overhead kick - swung the game in Real's direction as they powered to a 3-1 win over Jurgen Klopp's side in Kiev.