Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed the club have ended their interest in Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale.
The Welshman joined Los Blancos in 2013 and, despite enjoying plenty of success at the Santiago Bernabeu, has been frequently linked with a move back to the Premier League. Mourinho hinted United did consider a move for Bale, although admitted it was tough to see Madrid agreeing to do a deal.
"The same [as Cristiano Ronaldo]," Mourinho said, per Mark Ogden of ESPN. "You have contacts and feelings, you understand things, and it was clear that Bale likes Madrid, the challenge and situation.