Gareth Bale to Man Utd: 11 reasons why the transfer could happen

1. Real's fans haven't taken to the Welshman
Bale's record at Real might feature goals in the Champions League and Copa del Rey finals - and 37 in 71 matches overall since he arrived in Spain - but Real's supporters still remain somwewhat ambivalent towards him. Los Blancos' fans jeered the Welsh winger after he chose to shoot rather than pass to Cristiano Ronaldo, who was in a better position,last season, and footage emerged after last season's Champions League exit to Juventus of Bale being abused in the Bernabeu car park.

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