After single-handedly winning the UEFA Champions League for Real Madrid, Gareth Bale told the world that he’d be considering his options this summer. This statement gave Manchester United fans worldwide hope and belief that the Welshman’s only realistic destination is Old Trafford. For Bale the move makes sense, for Manchester United, it makes even more sense.
Here are five reasons why Manchester United must sign Gareth Bale.
1Superstar in his prime
Gareth Bale is a footballing superstar in the prime of his career. Not only is he playing his best football now, but he’s also as marketable as he’s ever been. Manchester United have always been about buying the biggest players and turning them into even bigger stars. They showed that with the signings of Alexis Sánchez, Zlatan Ibrahimović & Romelu Lukaku last summer. A blockbuster signing of Gareth Bale this summer would once again establish United’s status as the biggest club in world football.
