Despite banging in 70 goals in 159 games for 'Los Blancos', Gareth Bale's days at the Bernabeu are numbered. His injury woes saw him miss 23 games in Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League winning 2016/17 season and he is currently sidelined with a calf problem.
His return to the Premier League seems imminent, especially after long-term admirer Jose Mourinho expressed interest in bringing him to Old Trafford in the summer. A return to Tottenham has always been on the cards but, according to Spanish outlet 'Don Balon', Chelsea are ready to launch a stunning raid for the Real Madrid star.
After letting Diego Costa go, Antonio Conte is ready to reinvest the cash banked for the striker's sale, and could offer the Welshman a lucrative deal to lure him to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea's Italian boss is aware he will face stiff competition and is prepared to offer Bale a hefty pay rise, as well as a leading role in an attacking trio with Eden Hazard and former teammate Alvaro Morata.