Despite reports of a possibly January transfer, Real Madrid insists Gareth Bale is not for sale and that he is a piece the club wants to build around.
Manchester United has reportedly been preparing a €150 million offer to Real Madrid for Bale, but senior figures withint the club contend they wouldn't even entertain a €300 million offer for Bale.
Bale has been highly effective as a winger for Real Madrid when healthy.