Gareth Bale's agent discusses China move

Unhappy Wales international and Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale's agent has opened up on talks that he would be set to make a transfer to China. The former Tottenham player has struggled for regular first-team duties in recent seasons and only last summer had been linked with a move away from Spain.

When asked about a move to China, agent Jonathan Barnett quipped:  "Gareth is delighted to play in Madrid.

“China? Don’t believe everything you hear.”

There had been rumours Bale would make a mega money transfer elsewhere as part of a 75 million USD package, however the Welshman opted to stay put with Zinedine Zidane's side.

Manager Zidane said of Bale's situation: "We think that Bale is a player who puts in a lot of effort and trains well. He's important for this squad and for the club.

"When he's not available, he's not available because he's got something and that's it.

"There's a lot of talk and a lot of things said. When he's ready and 100 per cent, we'll see. He's focused on playing well for the team."