Bale not for sale at any price, says Perez

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Reuters: Real Madrid have made it clear to Manchester United and other possible suitors for his signature that Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price.

Real president Florentino Perez told Spanish newspaper Marca that Welshman Bale, who signed for the European champions for a world record 100 million euros ($121.6 million) last year, was key to the club’s present and future. “Just as I can’t imagine Real Madrid without Cristiano (Ronaldo), I can’t imagine Real Madrid without Bale either,” Perez said. Bale has been linked with a move to Premier League giants United, who have been undertaking very expensive rebuilding under manager Louis van Gaal. “We have not received an offer from Manchester or any other club for Gareth Bale,” Perez said.