Manchester United have been handed a huge boost going into the January transfer window, with Gareth Bale reportedly accepting a summer switch to the Old Trafford club.

Recent reports have suggested that Man Utd are preparing a stunning £120 million move for the former Tottenham Hotspur player in the summer.

Bale himself is said to be open to a switch back to England, despite the incredible success that he has had with Real.

He has won the Copa Del Rey, the Champions League, and last week captured the Club World Cup.

Now, according to the Daily Express, sources on the continent suggest that Bale has agreed to a move to the Red Devils when the summer transfer window opens.

Despite this, Bale has been repeatedly insistent that he is happy to keep playing for Real going forward.

Man Utd face off against Newcastle United on Boxing Day as they look to recover from their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has refused to deny the link to Gareth Bale in his press conference prior to the Newcastle United clash today.

Reports emerged from Spain last night that the Old Trafford club were preparing a huge €153 million (£120m) transfer bid for the Welsh wing wizard.

As a result, journalists chose to ask Van Gaal whether there was any truth in the rumours, and whether a bid would be forthcoming in the future.

Van Gaal refused to comment on the speculation, and admitted that he has been having discussions with his CEO over the deal, suggesting that there may be more in the story than previously suggested.

He said: “I can’t discuss [Bale] with you. I discuss that with my CEO and no one from the media.”

Man Utd have been on a good run recently, pushing them back into title contention.

They drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at the weekend though.

Real Madrid and Bale recently captured the Club World Cup, his third trophy since his move to Spain from Spurs last summer.