Van Gaal won’t comment on Bale links

The world’s most expensive player has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks, with the manager insisting he would only broach such matters internally.

Louis van Gaal refused to entertain questions over Manchester United‘s rumoured bid for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.

The 13-time Premier League champions have been linked with interest in the 25-year-old for some time, with ex-manager David Moyes admitting he made an approach ahead of the winger’s move to Real Madrid.

Bale’s agent, David Manasseh, has rubbished talk of his client leaving the Santiago Bernabeu recently, but Van Gaal did not rule out a move when questioned by reporters on Tuesday.

“I cannot discus that with you,” Van Gaal told reporters. “I discuss that with my CEO and not with anyone of the media.”

Bale scored as Real Madrid won the Club World Cup final on Saturday, taking his tally since joining the Liga giants to 33 goals and 24 assists in 66 appearances.

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