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The Real Madrid winger has proved his worth since gaining the title of &#8220;<em>the world&#8217;s most expensive player<\/em>&#8220;, scoring 54 goals in 151 games since joining Los Blancos in the summer of 2013 for a record fee of \u00a385.3m.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are keen to tie the Welshman down till 2021 after an impressive season, but it looks like they won&#8217;t be the only club desperate for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>The rumours sparked when it was reported by Italian media outlet <em>Tuttomercatoweb<\/em> that&#8217;s Bale&#8217;s entourage are looking for a return back to the Premier League where a new challenge seems to be in sight for the former Spurs star.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to Gareth&#8217;s move to Real Madrid, United were keeping a very close eye on the Welshman. 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