After losing summer transfer target Pedro toChelsea, Manchester United have turned their attention to getting Real Madrid forwardGareth Bale.

According to several reports, Louis van Gaaland senor officials of the club think they have a chance of luring the Wales international from Real Madrid.

After a successful debut season in Spain winning the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions league, Bale had an unimpressive second season which Real Madrid finished trophyless.

The forward was mostly blamed for Madrid's failures last season-his car was attacked twice by fans- and it was reported that Bale would be looking for a move away from the Bernabeu.