Gareth Bale has asked to meet with Julen Lopetegui when he returns to Spain for pre-season, according to reports.
The Real Madrid forward is the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer after revealing after the Champions League final he was considering leaving Spain.
Manchester United want to sign Bale and stepped up their pursuit of the Welshman in recent days after it was announced Cristiano Ronaldo would be joining Juventus this summer.
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The Daily Mail claim Bale will seek talks with new Real boss Lopetegui once he reports to pre-season on Monday.
Ronaldos exit will have given Bale hope he could be the new main man in Madrid after seeing his game time gradually decrease under Zinedine Zidane.
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Bale started on the bench against Liverpool in the Champions League final, but came off the bench in the second half to score two goals.
Lopetegui is set to kick off his tenure at the club and Bale wants assurances he is a key figure in the Spaniards plans for the club.
Bale was again asked about his future last week and refused to give too much away.
He said: Maybe Ill stay at Madrid, maybe not. I have to talk to my agent. I need more minutes. It frustrated me not to be a starter in the Champions League final.
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Gareth Bale has asked to meet with Julen Lopetegui when he returns to Spain for pre-season, according to reports.
The Real Madrid forward is the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer after revealing after the Champions League final he was considering leaving Spain.
Manchester United want to sign Bale and stepped up their pursuit of the Welshman in recent days after it was announced Cristiano Ronaldo would be joining Juventus this summer.
More: Football
The Daily Mail claim Bale will seek talks with new Real boss Lopetegui once he reports to pre-season on Monday.
Ronaldos exit will have given Bale hope he could be the new main man in Madrid after seeing his game time gradually decrease under Zinedine Zidane.
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Bale started on the bench against Liverpool in the Champions League final, but came off the bench in the second half to score two goals.
Lopetegui is set to kick off his tenure at the club and Bale wants assurances he is a key figure in the Spaniards plans for the club.
Bale was again asked about his future last week and refused to give too much away.
He said: Maybe Ill stay at Madrid, maybe not. I have to talk to my agent. I need more minutes. It frustrated me not to be a starter in the Champions League final.
MORE: Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Gareth Bale
MORE: Manchester City troll Romelu Lukaku during Belgiums victory over England
More: Football
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